PREVIOUSLY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

previously

adverb

Definition of previously

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time he had prepared the meat stocks previously so as to make things easier on the day of the big dinner

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Recent Examples of previously The case centered on Arbuckle’s medical history and the bank’s remote work policies, The Observer previously reported. — Chase Jordan july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Powell previously discussed how working on Chad Powers has become a passion project for him — thanks to his longtime love for college football. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 Authorities say the site in Kalluder, in the municipality of Zubin Potok, has been cordoned off and was not previously excavated in the search for evidence of war crimes. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 While cross-examining Farell, defense attorney Blair Berk also raised the idea that Hernandez had previously committed domestic violence against Burke and had mental health issues. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 As previously announced, the Grammys are introducing a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, where BTS would be presumed front-runners. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 July 2026 Harnaga previously worked for Pfizer as senior vice president and chief communications officer, and has also worked in leadership for FTI Consulting. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Longoria has previously spoken about the inspiration behind her philanthropic work. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Investigators previously testified that Rivas’ passport card was later found at the location; Martinez broke down in tears when an image of the passport was shown in court during the hearing. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

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Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs and special teams have already been announced.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
The breaches signal that AI’s expanding capabilities are already fueling the security threat experts long feared and even top developers can be caught off-guard by flaws their models can exploit.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026

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Spoilers ahead for the third season of House of the Dragon through episode six.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
After going three months without an MLS goal, Son scored for a third consecutive league match since the World Cup break, putting LAFC ahead in the fifth minute.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

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