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precede v.
predate v.

VERB

precede

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow predate presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead outrank pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

WEAK

go after

VERB

predate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow outrank presage

STRONG

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

WEAK

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up in space light the way pave the way ring in take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

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The strength in copper has run ahead of Price’s price forecast, which stands at $9600/t or $4.69/lb in the U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

While that caused spending and investment to run ahead of income, this isn’t necessarily negative, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

Overall World Cup leader Shiffrin had been fourth fastest in the first run and clocked the second best time behind Moltzan, who lead the way in the second run, ahead of Hector.

From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026

"We keep finding these absolutely eccentric people, who want to run ahead of a pack of hounds," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2024

As the distance opened up between them, they understood how far they had run ahead of themselves in their letters.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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