preceded
Americanverb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of preceded
First recorded in 1400–50; preced(e) ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for simple past tense; preced(e) ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for past participle
Example Sentences
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"A planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," he said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
More recently, a bullish morning star pattern completed on March 9, preceded by a doji on March 6.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Economy group, said negotiations preceded Hsiung’s two operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
In other words, the painting’s story isn’t so different from the one that preceded the union of Mr. and Mrs. Bezos.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
The reputations of the Taiwanese preceded them to Everest.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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