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predate

[pree-deyt] / ˈpriˈdeɪt /
VERB
precede
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 run ahead take precedence
Antonyms
STRONG
end finish follow obey

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"The diplomatic relationship between USA and South Africa predate the Trump administration and they will outlive the current White House term of office."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Those numbers, too, will predate the Iran conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

According to the authors, candidates like Katie Porter and Antonio Villaraigosa have recognized that California’s homelessness and affordability crises predate Trump and require sustained, substantive policy solutions rather than rhetoric alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

American efforts to obtain Greenland also predate the Trump era.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Had the king had them carved when he built the clock tower, or did they predate it?

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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