1
as in front
being at or in the forward part or surface of something
the anterior chamber of the eye is bounded in front by the cornea
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2
as in previous
going before another in time or order
fossils from an anterior geologic age
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Recent Examples of anterior
Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Austria international underwent anterior cruciate knee ligament (ACL) surgery in his left knee after suffering a rupture during Madrid’s La Liga victory over Villarreal in December 2023 before in May 2024 undergoing an arthroscopy, a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
For example, try wearing a butt plug while stimulating your anterior fornix or A-spot, which is deeper than the G-spot and is located between the cervix and vaginal wall.
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
The anterior insula regulates how subjective feelings are processed.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Austria international underwent anterior cruciate knee ligament (ACL) surgery in his left knee after suffering a rupture during Madrid’s La Liga victory over Villarreal in December 2023 before in May 2024 undergoing an arthroscopy, a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
For example, try wearing a butt plug while stimulating your anterior fornix or A-spot, which is deeper than the G-spot and is located between the cervix and vaginal wall.
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
The anterior insula regulates how subjective feelings are processed.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anterior
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While that was going on, the front door of the model home was used by his brothers and Don Quan to walk in and out at their will like Urkel on Family Matters.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Mar. 2025
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For those who dream of catching the perfect wave just steps from their front door, the Cabo Real Surf Club is set to turn that fantasy into reality.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the lead up to the party, Eady had expressed contrition to other cast members about her previous actions toward Moore.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Production is expected to begin sometime in 2026, which—based on the show’s previous timelines—means the next season likely won’t premiere until late 2026 or even 2027.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Bill Murray got emotional talking about his old pal Bruce Willis, who has been battling frontal temporal dementia and aphasia for the past several years.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the series McBride and other directors like David Gordon Green and Jody Hill have embraced full frontal male nudity, often as a way of amusing and surprising each other.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Anterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anterior. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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