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to make (something) no longer valid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
Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The state House of Representatives has 102 Democrats, and the number necessary for a veto override is 101.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Tech said the overriding strategy is to maintain a long-term vision of making Clarendon Hills a pedestrian safe and accessible community for generations.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Denver voters last approved a $32 million override in 2020, which DPS used to increase teacher wages and fund mental health, nursing and special education services.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The state House of Representatives has 102 Democrats, and the number necessary for a veto override is 101.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Citing multiple sources, the Guardian reported on Thursday that officials at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office then used a rare authority to override that recommendation, since Starmer had already announced Mandelson’s appointment.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Tech said the overriding strategy is to maintain a long-term vision of making Clarendon Hills a pedestrian safe and accessible community for generations.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for override
Noun
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Super-majority thresholds are common in government (like a 67% requirement to over-ride a governor’s veto) and in the private sector.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Letterboxd co-founder Matthew Buchanan retains veto rights over any potential buyer, a condition intended to preserve the site’s original spirit.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Before the bus safety camera program was suspended last year, BusPatrol was mailing out violations with incorrect information.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The campaign worked, and Kimmel was not only suspended but also had his show temporarily removed from being broadcast in most households.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The larger boat accelerated toward the smaller one and ran over it like a pickup truck speeding over a dead dog.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the past four games, the bullpen has allowed 20 runs over 14⅓ innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Attorney General has been the state’s first line of defense as the federal government has tried to strip California’s funding over issues ranging from trying to force a repeal of state climate rules to a decade-old law protecting transgender athletes from discrimination.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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But since repeal is unlikely to gain favor with California’s political leadership, serious consideration should be given to some sort of temporary suspension.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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For 2026, you are allowed to withdraw up to $20,000 for allowable educational expenses.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The War Powers Resolution of 1973 lays out a timeline for when lawmakers must be notified of hostilities and when a president is required to withdraw American forces from a conflict in the absence of congressional authorization.—
May 1,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The speed cams in work zones photograph drivers and time-stamp the images at two locations.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Charles participated in a swearing-in ceremony for a group of Junior Rangers and got to stamp a Park Passport with a stamp specially commissioned for the occasion.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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They were also evacuated soon afterward, and the event canceled, to be rescheduled.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The annual dinner was later canceled and will be rescheduled.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hultgren singled to lead off the fourth then was called out stealing second base, but the call was overruled by another umpire allowing Hultgren to remain on base.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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The attorney objected, and the judge overruled her.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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