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to make (something) no longer valid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
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
That’s, in part, because the Council would have to pull off an override on the Bally’s matter by early next week due to rules that set a tighter timeline for objecting to mayoral vetoes on land use matters.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The suit accused Sparks and his company of violating the Clean Air Act by selling auto parts that can override emissions control systems on diesel vehicles, according to a civil complaint reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
As Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas predicted, the city council responded to his veto of a revised Advisory Human Relations Council with a 5-2 override vote Monday.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
That’s, in part, because the Council would have to pull off an override on the Bally’s matter by early next week due to rules that set a tighter timeline for objecting to mayoral vetoes on land use matters.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The decision to unleash the military despite concerns of local leaders has raised questions about the president's powers to override state officials and the balance of civil and military power.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The suit accused Sparks and his company of violating the Clean Air Act by selling auto parts that can override emissions control systems on diesel vehicles, according to a civil complaint reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for override
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Newsom signed their bills on Monday evening, hours before a deadline requiring him to sign or veto legislation elapsed.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, Parliament was briefly suspended when Māori lawmakers performed a haka opposing the Treaty Principles Bill, which sought to reinterpret the 184-year-old treaty between the British and Indigenous Māori.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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On-time delivery guarantees for parcel services remain suspended and date-specific Neighbourhood Mail will not be available.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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The boy fell to the ground and ultimately was ran over by the vehicle, according to Rogers police.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the 22-year-old and her mom, Heather Linn-Schutt, 46, got into a physical altercation on State Highway 2 and were run over by a passing motorist.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Colorado’s fee – which has survived repeal attempts – is expected to generate $5 billion in revenue over the next decade.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hawley has continued to advocate for the full repeal of Section 230.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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White’s legal team challenged it, and in late 2022 an appeals court ruled that the judge had erred in not letting White withdraw his guilty plea.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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In January, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger also withdrew from West African regional bloc Ecowas, having earlier formed their own Alliance of Sahel States grouping.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aniyah wrote, stamping it with several heart emojis.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ohio State stamped its authority on the Big Ten with a road win at Illinois.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brand canceled the show indefinitely in 2019 amid controversy surrounding representation and inclusivity.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the court overruled a lower court’s finding of racial vote dilution in South Carolina.—
Sam D. Hayes,
The Conversation,
13 Oct. 2025
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Generally, appellate courts do not overrule decisions based on facts as determined by a lower court, said John Yoo, a conservative legal scholar who teaches at UC Berkeley Law.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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