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
The anterior wall, which is home to the famed G-spot, is sometimes discussed but perhaps not explored enough.
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s because strength or mobility issues with the opposing muscle groups can cause the tibialis anterior to once again take on too much stress.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN) – a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow – in association with semaglutide and tirzepatide.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Of course, treating discomfort or pain related to an anterior pelvic tilt is essential.
—Laura Harold, Outside, 13 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s because strength or mobility issues with the opposing muscle groups can cause the tibialis anterior to once again take on too much stress.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN) – a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow – in association with semaglutide and tirzepatide.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Of course, treating discomfort or pain related to an anterior pelvic tilt is essential.
—Laura Harold, Outside, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anterior
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The focus was to provide more attacking numbers in advanced areas to maintain territorial dominance, with a midfield pair — or ‘double pivot’ — providing the defensive foundation behind a nominal front four.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The jeans still have two front pockets and two back pockets to stow your phone or other small items at the airport and beyond.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Representatives for Bardot did not respond to PEOPLE's previous request for a comment on the actress's condition.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Scholtes rejected a second-degree murder plea deal in March 2025 that would have resulted in a sentence of 10 to 25 years, according to previous reporting by The Arizona Republic.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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What America is experiencing now is the feature presentation, a systematic, full-frontal assault on our nation’s cultural and intellectual life.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The book’s journey through the brain ends at the frontal pole, a region involved in self-reflection — thinking about thinking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Anterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anterior. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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