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to make (something) no longer valid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
Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Perez orchestrated House overrides of four DeSantis budget vetoes — an unprecedented action in the DeSantis era.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The overall operations swiftly moved from the notion of targeting dangerous criminal immigrants to everyday workers and laborers — who may or may not have proper documentation — trying to make a living, and overriding local officials along the way.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Noun
However, Biden vetoed the override and the rule became the standard.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Perez orchestrated House overrides of four DeSantis budget vetoes — an unprecedented action in the DeSantis era.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Verb
But the Jackson County Legislature voted to override White’s veto in November.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The overall operations swiftly moved from the notion of targeting dangerous criminal immigrants to everyday workers and laborers — who may or may not have proper documentation — trying to make a living, and overriding local officials along the way.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for override
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Republicans in the Legislature put the measure on the ballot, bypassing a likely veto by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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The state legislature sought to overturn the veto, but failed by two votes.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the European Union should suspend current negotiations for Customs Union reform between itself and Turkey.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Brussels decided to suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect Monday in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month.—
Sam McNeil,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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When officers from several law enforcement agencies boxed her vehicle in at a gas station, the woman backed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle and tried to run over a deputy, the sheriff’s office said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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According to initial reports at the time, Zingg was allegedly run over by other riders.—
Paulina Dedaj , Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Stanley said crews were initially able to fight the fire near a chlorine leak at a water treatment facility, but eventually had to withdraw due to safety concerns for pilots who could breathe toxic fumes.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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Topline Half of the roughly 4,000 National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles last month amid immigration raid protests will be withdrawn, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, calling off the soldiers weeks after California Gov. Gavin Newsom unsuccessfully tried to block their deployment.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Shapiro chronicles the couple’s reach, as Putnam stamped Amelia’s imprimatur onto (white) American womanhood, a prototype still among us: role model for younger women, professional and practical, efficient by day, elegant by night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Every voltage reading is stamped with which machine recorded it, who was on shift and even the calibration certificate of the sensors.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Twenty-four flights have been canceled at DIA as of 4:30 p.m. A ground delay has been issued at DIA from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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On June 18, the Princess of Wales canceled her appearance at Royal Ascot at the last minute.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Some in the agency objected but were quickly overruled.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Under the Home Rule Act, the District maintains its own local government, but Congress retains ultimate authority and can overrule local laws.—
Jesus Mesa
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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With a runner aboard and two outs, Josh Naylor smashed a 105-mph line drive off Kikuchi’s left shoulder, the ball caroming into center field for a single.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Kidd, Castagnoli and Yuta took out Ospreay and then smashed his head in between a chair.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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