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before this

ADVERB

formerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already earlier heretofore once

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a while back aforetime anciently at one time away back back back when before before now down memory lane eons ago erewhile in former times in the olden days in the past lately long ago of old of yore olden days once upon a time radically some time ago time was used to be water under the bridge

Antonyms

WEAK

currently future presently subsequently

ADVERB

heretofore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

formerly previously

WEAK

before since so far until now up to this time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future presently

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“So operationally, TSA’s posture softened well before this federal rescheduling rule,” Manzuri said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Iran was already experiencing economic turmoil before this year’s internet blackout and war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I had come across a few Muffler Men before this trip, including Big Josh, who looks down upon Joshua Tree from the Station gift shop on State Route 62.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Even before this outbreak started, Moderna did some research on hantaviruses in collaboration with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Anyway, she said today, before this all happened, that she wondered how long the school could keep this up. I wouldn’t be surprised if they finally gave up on all this after today.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

before this

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