preexist

verb

pre·ex·ist ˌprē-ig-ˈzist

preexisted; preexisting; preexists

Synonyms of preexist next

intransitive verb

: to exist earlier or before

transitive verb

: antedate

Examples of preexist in a Sentence

an advanced Mesoamerican civilization whose apex and collapse preexisted the arrival of Europeans by hundreds of years

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Along with producer Prince Paul, the hip-hop trio known as De La Soul pioneered a new sound comprising samples from other artists, weaving preexisting clips in and out to create innovative, original songs. —

Christian Schneider, National Review, 22 June 2023 The ordinance would add a ban on public consumption of drugs such as fentanyl, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine to the city’s preexisting prohibition on public alcohol use. —

oregonlive, 22 June 2023 Authorities found out most of those who passed away were over 60 years old and had preexisting health conditions, which may have been exacerbated by the intense heat. —

Time, 18 June 2023 Those who died had already suffered from preexisting health conditions, Ballia’s chief medical officer, Jayant Kumar, told the AP. —

Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 18 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for preexist