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in space

VERB
precede
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate foreshadow predate presage
STRONG
antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead outrank pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher
WEAK
be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence
Antonyms
STRONG
end finish follow obey
WEAK
go after
VERB
predate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate foreshadow outrank presage
STRONG
antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher
WEAK
be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance have a head start head up light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence
Antonyms
STRONG
end finish follow obey

Example Sentences

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The European chip maker expects to generate well above $3 billion in revenue between 2026 and 2028 for the supply of equipment to be used in space.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

This tape helps regulate temperatures while in space but does not play a role in protecting the spacecraft during atmospheric entry.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“We will continue to advance America’s leadership in space, including enabling scientific discovery that supports the nation’s long-term science and technology goals.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Meanwhile, SpaceX’s focus on putting data centers in space could benefit Google in the future as agentic AI and the next era of physical AI continue to drive demand for massive amounts of compute.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

This confirmed his conviction that the planets float freely in space.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton