- present tense form of precede (3rd person singular).
precedes
Example Sentences
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Given the strength of the music that precedes it—easily Madonna’s best work in decades—the final song’s sentimentalism is earned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Inquests into the state of British tennis are not uncommon - especially after the clay-court French Open, which precedes Wimbledon.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The S&P 500 is up nearly 8% this year, but a high sentiment index often precedes a 13% median decline.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
“Badlands,” where Springsteen exhorts, “talk about a dream, try to make it real,” comes after “Tom Joad” as a counterbalance to the tale of hope and despair that precedes it.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
Somewhere, a mockingjay gives the warning whistle that precedes the hovercraft.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
