overridden

past participle of override

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overridden Kelly supports transgender rights, but GOP lawmakers have overridden her vetoes three of the last four years. John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026 In nearly every instance, the Council has overridden him, forcing the measures into law over his objection. Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overridden
Verb
  • Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • In signing the plan, Kehoe also vetoed $52 million in projects approved by lawmakers and restricted another $441 million.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Of course, controlling shareholders are not cartons of milk stamped with expiration dates.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • The Derya Arms shotgun was stamped that that it was manufactured in the country of Turkey, according to FBI agents who searched the home.
    Logan Smith, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Like adult Roth IRAs, contributions can generally be withdrawn at any time without taxes or penalties.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Mamdani joined a growing list of prominent Democrats who have withdrawn their support for Platner following the allegations.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The Marlins smashed 12 home runs against the A’s, their most ever in a three-game series.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Parades, concerts and fireworks shows were canceled or delayed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware for July 3 and 4.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Philadelphia canceled its Wawa Welcome America parade, Washington’s Great American State Fair temporarily closed Friday afternoon, and other celebrations have delayed public entry to reduce exposure during the hottest hours.
    Erin McGarry, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • But it’s kicked into a higher gear recently after democratic socialists won several New York City congressional primaries last week.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • But it's kicked into a higher gear recently after democratic socialists won several New York City congressional primaries last week.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Swimming was suspended while officials searched for sharks and other dangerous marine life.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • During the first six games of 2025, with Worthy out for three, then limited, and Rice suspended, Thornton made 13 catches for 272 yards and three touchdowns.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Meyer goes for five after All-Star news Pitcher Max Meyer got the start for Miami, allowing four hits and two runs over five innings.
    Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • The Dodge ran over a stop sign, reversed into a tree and traveled up a front yard before coming to a stop, the statement said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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“Overridden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overridden. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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