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to make (something) no longer valid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
Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The overrides are part of a larger rift between Adams and the council that has played out in news headlines and lawsuits over the past year.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
But offering it to them seemed to override the city’s land-review process yet again.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Recently the town of Lexington passed a $660M Prop 2½ override to build its new high school.
—Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The overrides are part of a larger rift between Adams and the council that has played out in news headlines and lawsuits over the past year.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
But the decision not to override these vetoes would be dangerous.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
But offering it to them seemed to override the city’s land-review process yet again.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for override
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To become Florida law, bills need to survive committee hearings, pass votes in the House and Senate and avoid the governor’s veto pen.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Congress attempted to rein in that authority after the Vietnam War with the War Powers Resolution, passed over Republican President Richard Nixon’s veto.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Metcalf was forced to sit out the last two games for the Steelers when he was suspended after getting into an altercation with a fan during the team's Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The government’s immigration crackdown is next headed to a federal court where Minnesota and two mayors are asking a judge to immediately suspend the operation.—
Mark Vancleave,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Trojans turned the turnovers into a 7-0 run over a span of just 43 seconds, highlighted by a deep three-pointer from Lawson and a dunk from Gatkek, to cut Eastern Illinois' lead to 43-41 less than four minutes into the second half.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Birds will have some tough decisions to make on key players who have contributed to two Super Bowl runs over the last four seasons.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Health care and business groups oppose a repeal.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Another prospect is that not all of the cuts materialize — say, the trash fee repeal doesn’t happen — or the field of tax increases thins out, making those that remain more palatable to voters.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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While Microsoft is moving forward with some facilities, the company withdrew plans for a data center in Caledonia, Wisconsin, amid loud opposition to its efforts there.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The committee ultimately withdrew its subpoena.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Johnson understands what this week signifies — with this playoff stage providing the opportunity to stamp greater legitimacy on the season.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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More than 1,000 robots work alongside almost 1,500 humans, hoisting, stamping and welding in robotic unison.—
Marc Lieberman,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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That band faces a similar situation as Mariachi Joya Azteca, with at least two major events canceled in 2025.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Anker 737 Power Bank keeps multiple devices running and charging, from your phone to your noise-canceling headphones, without weighing down your bag.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, reopening the case by sending it back to the district court to reinstate the wage-theft claims for further proceedings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under the Constitution, elections are to be held in 30 days, though martial law could overrule.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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