as in vetoes
the doing away with something by formal action
Citizens are advocating for a congressional override of the president's proposal.
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to make (something) no longer valid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 overrides
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro blasted the overrides, saying the proposals are efforts to shift more power to the council and dilute the authority of the mayor’s office.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Among all the districts in Maricopa County, Higley has proposed one of the priciest overrides for property owners, equaling $383 a year in property taxes for the average homeowner within district boundaries.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Some analysts warn that investors may now have to factor in political risk ranging from regulatory intervention to executive overrides.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Some contracts restrict agents' flexibility, cut their overrides or tether them to systems that don't support their style of working.
—Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The $31 million stopgap measure overrides a cruel funding cut by the state Department of Health and, for now, avoids a potential life-or-death situation for about 11,000 people in Florida.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The energy companies then unsuccessfully sought to have the complaint dismissed in state court, arguing in part that the Clean Air Act overrides the state-law claims seeking relief for harms allegedly caused by the effects of international greenhouse-gas emissions on the global climate.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
That policy overrides the host's individual cancellation policy, allowing travelers and hosts to cancel reservations without consequences.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Consistent use of grow lights for enough hours each day overrides seasonal changes.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
In Fraenkel’s account, an authoritarian system can preserve a normative state—courts, procedures, legality—while simultaneously constructing a prerogative state that overrides or circumvents those constraints in the name of necessity, emergency, or national survival.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Hiring draws scrutiny and council overrides veto Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety was formerly known as the Office of Violence Prevention and was housed within the city's Department of Administration.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Battles, the coach with the most three-chair turns will be awarded a Super Steal, a power that can be used once and overrides the other coaches' attempts.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
The deluge of overrides was seen as a rebuke to Adams, who was frequently at odds with the former council lead by former speaker Adrienne Adams.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro blasted the overrides, saying the proposals are efforts to shift more power to the council and dilute the authority of the mayor’s office.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Among all the districts in Maricopa County, Higley has proposed one of the priciest overrides for property owners, equaling $383 a year in property taxes for the average homeowner within district boundaries.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Some analysts warn that investors may now have to factor in political risk ranging from regulatory intervention to executive overrides.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Some contracts restrict agents' flexibility, cut their overrides or tether them to systems that don't support their style of working.
—Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The government’s withdrawal schedule overrides yours.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The $31 million stopgap measure overrides a cruel funding cut by the state Department of Health and, for now, avoids a potential life-or-death situation for about 11,000 people in Florida.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The energy companies then unsuccessfully sought to have the complaint dismissed in state court, arguing in part that the Clean Air Act overrides the state-law claims seeking relief for harms allegedly caused by the effects of international greenhouse-gas emissions on the global climate.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
That policy overrides the host's individual cancellation policy, allowing travelers and hosts to cancel reservations without consequences.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Consistent use of grow lights for enough hours each day overrides seasonal changes.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
In Fraenkel’s account, an authoritarian system can preserve a normative state—courts, procedures, legality—while simultaneously constructing a prerogative state that overrides or circumvents those constraints in the name of necessity, emergency, or national survival.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Hiring draws scrutiny and council overrides veto Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety was formerly known as the Office of Violence Prevention and was housed within the city's Department of Administration.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Battles, the coach with the most three-chair turns will be awarded a Super Steal, a power that can be used once and overrides the other coaches' attempts.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrides
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In the 2025 legislative elections, La Libertad Avanza, in alliance with the right-wing Republican Proposal, or PRO, party, consolidated its position as the largest bloc in both chambers and secured the one-third needed to uphold presidential vetoes in Congress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hobbs, a Democrat who broke the record for vetoes signed last year, is unlikely to sign these bills.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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The female security guard moves past the male security guard and kicks the young woman in the head.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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The band kicks things off in Mexico on March 15, and will hit Medellín, Barcelona, London, and Milan before coming back stateside.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The moratorium also suspends capacity allocation approvals for building or tenant customization permits for projects that flow into the affected infrastructure.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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After a police officer has been charged with a felony, POST automatically suspends their certification.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sorrell smashes his second home run of the day off the scoreboard, extending the Aggies' lead to 9-6.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The figure smashes Styles’ previous personal best with Harry’s House, which opened with sales of 113,000.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the Pentagon withdraws support, the Scouts would have to scramble to replace medical care, transportation and other emergency services.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Overrides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrides. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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