as in preceding
to go or come before in time
the 19th-century Pre-Raphaelites claimed to base their principles and practices on the Italian art that anteceded Raphael and other masters of the High Renaissance
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preceding
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February need not be a tough month, but notable tactical peaks in the high-momentum parts of the market occurred after strong preceding years in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2024.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Which is why something needed to happen Thursday or before Thursday, but certainly beyond the previous transactions of the preceding 12 months.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Anteceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anteceding. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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