postdates

Definition of postdatesnext
present tense third-person singular of postdate
as in follows
to come after in time the inscription at the base actually postdates the statue itself by a number of years

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  • Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • Remi replaces that process with satellite imagery and LIDAR (light detection and ranging), which together map the geometry, pitch, and surface area of a roof without anyone setting foot on the property.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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  • Shannon and Chastain do their own singing in the show, which succeeds in humanizing these two troubled music legends.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Boasting 37 miles of pure electric power, the NX450h+ certainly succeeds for consumers looking to float around town.
    Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Postdates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postdates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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