as in veto
the doing away with something by formal action
Citizens are advocating for a congressional override of the president's proposal.
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as in to veto
to make (something) no longer valid
Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school. Upper management reserves the right to override any decisions made by supervisors.
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Recent Examples of override
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Does the anti-ICE agenda override concern for public safety?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
Tired of being subjected to the whims and orders of humans, the cyborg has overridden the module that forces it to obey commands.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Noun
That veto override vote has been rescheduled several times.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Does the anti-ICE agenda override concern for public safety?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
As those talks are proceeding behind closed doors, the overriding issue in the background is the ongoing controversy with the Public Utility Regulatory Authority and its co-chairwoman, Marissa Gillett.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
Tired of being subjected to the whims and orders of humans, the cyborg has overridden the module that forces it to obey commands.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for override
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Continue reading … ‘UTTERLY INSANE’ – Dem governor vetoes bill aimed at blocking Chinese land buys near military sites.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The Illinois General Assembly’s fall session typically occurs in November, with its primary charge being the consideration of the governor’s vetoes of bills from the regular session.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Through the large storefront window stands a digital display system known as the Chandelier, which, suspended from the ceiling, can tilt, rise and descend, or serve as an illuminated display feature.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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The debt limit was last suspended by Congress as part of a bipartisan bill struck between former President Biden and GOP leadership in 2023, staving off the threat of national default through early 2025.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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As the trailer was nearing the end of the parade route, Schultz fell off the front part of the trailer and was struck by the dual tires and run over, the sheriff said.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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Rashid, who attended the parade with his wife and two young daughters, said crowds of people ran over and started to smash the car’s windows.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Macron made the remarks as the U.S. is considering withdrawing troops from Europe to shift them to the Indo-Pacific.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Acknowledging those headwinds, Mulgrew has since withdrawn the UFT’s support for the the plan, which would have provided the city with hundreds of millions of dollars in annual savings.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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Toyota Industries, which founded Toyota Motor, produces a range of products including forklifts, engines, electronic components, and stamping dies.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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That night, a local official and postal workers stamped some of the thousands of commemorative covers crammed into the Electra’s nose.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The news came just days after the Trump administration canceled funding for Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic flu viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu, despite promising early study results.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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Musk has faced fierce backlash over his drastic cuts to the government's budget, including canceling thousands of federal jobs, and the dismantling of entire agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The Mono County district attorney reportedly objected to the diversion request due to Osment's prior DUI conviction, as well as the actor using racial slurs against a police officer while being arrested, but was overruled.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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An array of federal judges in districts throughout the country have overruled or temporarily halted many of the Trump administration’s actions.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That served as a prelude to Tim Anderson smashing his own two-run shot off Zack Britton in the bottom of the inning to send the White Sox home winners.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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He’s often found smashing things in the name of justice but can still be angered easily if things don’t go his way.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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