as in to precede
to go or come before in time an advanced Mesoamerican civilization whose apex and collapse preexisted the arrival of Europeans by hundreds of years

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Recent Examples of preexist By movie’s end, the preexisting DC continuity is restored and these figures fade back into multiverse hypotheticals … with one startling exception: George Clooney’s Batman is back, baby. Vulture, 16 June 2023 The Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility has been investigating the death of the child, Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez, a Panamanian national, who had significant preexisting health conditions before she was apprehended with her family at the Texas border last month. Eileen Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2023 And sometimes,s perfectly healthy skin doesn’t tolerate retinoids well—let alone skin with sensitivities or preexisting conditions, like eczema or rosacea, explains Alicia Yoon, esthetician and founder of Peach & Lily skincare. Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 13 June 2023 Sharing plans are not required to cover preexisting conditions or provide the minimum health benefits mandated by the Affordable Care Act. Markian Hawryluk, CBS News, 13 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for preexist
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  • While the motion moved forward with full council support, nearly an hour of discussion preceded the final vote.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • While the results of his appointment are yet to be assessed, his track record for breaking acts on platforms like TikTok at his record label 10K Projects — where his successes included Ice Spice and the controversial 6ix9ine — preceded him.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025

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“Preexist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preexist. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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