as in main
coming before all others in importance
the overriding question is how we will pay for this hurricane cleanup
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1
as in vetoing
to make (something) no longer valid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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as in smashing
to knock down and drive over
They overrode the picket fence with their pickup in a hasty but effective escape.
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Recent Examples of overriding
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
The overriding question should be will the Texas line figure out how to protect QB Arch Manning from OU’s nasty front four?
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
But these agents of chaos, sent by the federal government, have overriding powers and claim immunity from local control.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
American Airlines expects some delays but is focused on limiting cancellations while placing overriding priority on safety.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
The overriding question should be will the Texas line figure out how to protect QB Arch Manning from OU’s nasty front four?
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The ordinance also banned possession of automatic weapons, overriding a newly effective state law that allowed it.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
But these agents of chaos, sent by the federal government, have overriding powers and claim immunity from local control.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overriding
Adjective
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The drinks themselves Berghain’s drink selection is certainly not the club’s main point of attraction.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Then his main competitor, Yuma Yagiyama of Japan, had a subpar skate just before Malinin took the ice as the last skater of the night.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2001, Ryan made the surprise move of vetoing legislation that aimed to guarantee motorcyclists the right to use hotels, restaurants and stores.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The governor has walked a tightrope on the AI question, vetoing a bill last year that would have put strict limits on how AI chatbots can interact with children, and approving a much narrower proposal.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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In August 2024, students stormed her official residence, smashing walls and looting its contents, forcing her to flee into neighboring India and exile.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Football in particular was hard to understand, with plays that last only seconds and the jarring violence of giant men smashing into each other.—
Erendira Rendon,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Turnout on the second day of early voting in Tarrant County outshined the already impressive number of ballots cast on Day One of the primary races.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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A lot has changed in New Albany in the 174 years since the church opened and its clock tower served as the town’s primary time source.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of the Pretti shooting by Border Patrol agents, Homan announced last week that 700 immigration enforcement officials would start withdrawing from Minnesota.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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The men allegedly cased banks to prey on people who were withdrawing or depositing money at banks, according to the release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Valentine block stamping and printing workshop will be led by Nicki Fortunati-Warren, a multidisciplinary artist and bookbinder born in Italy and based in the Chicago area.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Other reasons include foreign countries potentially prohibiting entry access, due to another country stamping the passport, or to provide validation for travel to a restricted country.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon's martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There was always more going on underneath the hood, kicking the way a baby duck’s legs kick through a summer pond.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The technical was charged to the Wolfpack’s Darrion Williams for kicking Donaldson in a loose-ball scrum.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Overriding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overriding. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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