precedes

VERB

go ahead of

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 run ahead take precedence

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

WEAK

go after

Example Sentences

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precedes

Investors should care about this because active M&A volume frequently precedes major bear markets.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

His reputation as an exacting director precedes him.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

The ADP report precedes additional jobs data from the Labor Department Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Her reputation precedes her, so everyone gets a superstar’s whistle when being defended by Brink.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

"So," she said, "you are Victoria Forester. Your fame precedes you."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman