First mentioned
Preceding and first mentioned are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preceding" instead an adjective phrase "First mentioned".
Preceding
Preceding adjective - Going before another in time or order.
First mentioned and preceding are semantically related. You can use "First mentioned" instead an adjective "Preceding".
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Preceding and First mentioned. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/first_mentioned/preceding
First mentioned & Preceding. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/first_mentioned/preceding>.
Preceding or First mentioned. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/first_mentioned/preceding.
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