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before this

ADVERB

formerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already earlier heretofore once

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

a while back aforetime anciently at one time away back back back when before before now down memory lane eons ago erewhile in former times in the olden days in the past lately long ago of old of yore olden days once upon a time radically some time ago time was used to be water under the bridge

Antonyms

WEAK

currently future presently subsequently

ADVERB

heretofore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

formerly previously

WEAK

before since so far until now up to this time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future presently

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While I’ve taken traditional glassblowing classes before, this experience felt entirely different.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“Everybody knew the significance of the Strait of Hormuz before this, but nobody really realized it could materialize to that strong of a chokehold.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In the UK, temperatures passed 35C on Tuesday – more than 2C above the record for May before this year.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“I just felt it was very transparent based on the questions and responses that, before this thing started, I think it was a wrap.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“There are supposed to be fifty hidden copies of The Gold-Bug James said. “How many do you think he hid before this one?”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

before this

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