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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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While I’ve taken traditional glassblowing classes before, this experience felt entirely different.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

We have committed - a number of times and in a number of ways, including in writing before this most recent industrial action - to these proposals being voluntary.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He had never stepped on a “squishy” surface, otherwise known as a track, before this season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

In dismissing the human smuggling charges, Crenshaw said "the evidence before this court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power."

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A dream of a place before this place.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson

before this

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