10
aforementioned(head, previous, higher, upper, earlier)
6
foreshadowing(verb, preceding)
5
preceding(verb, adjective, previous, higher, upper)
4
antedating(verb, preceding)
4
foreboding
3
anticipating(verb, preceding)
3
leading(verb, preceding)
2
anteceding(verb, preceding)
2
pioneering(verb, preceding)
2
portending
2
portentous
2
precursory(head, previous, higher, upper, earlier)
2
preliminary
2
premonitory
1
above(head, previous, higher, upper, earlier)
1
above-mentioned(head, previous, higher, upper, earlier)
1
above-named(head, previous, higher, upper, earlier)
1
adumbrating
1
aforeknown(head, previous, higher, upper, earlier)
1
aforesaid
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