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overriding

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verb

present participle of override

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overriding
Adjective
This is the overriding principle that shapes all later instructions in Augustinian rule. Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 27 May 2025 But there’s an overriding sense of moral emptiness and a whiff of sulfur. Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Verb
No one else has sent astronauts to the moon, the overriding goal of NASA’s Artemis program. Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025 Macron’s overriding message was that France and its European allies needed to become more self-reliant in terms of their military defense, across the chain of financing it, manufacturing arms and equipment and operations on the ground. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overriding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overriding
Adjective
  • The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
  • The Victorian Joint Counter-Terrorism Team, which includes Victoria state police, federal police and Australia's main domestic spy agency, said the fire was likely a politically motivated attack.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Pocketbook Issues Dominate The primary drivers of uncertainly are the cost of living, price inflation and general economic uncertainty.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • About one-third of American workers now earn income from a source other than a traditional nine-to-five job, whether this is their primary occupation or a side hustle.
    Liya Palagashvili, National Review, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • But this is not the predominant architectural style found in all of Cincinnati's neighborhoods, explained Cincinnati Preservation Association executive director Beth Johnson, a working group member.
    Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • There's near universal agreement that pay is a predominant factor in attracting and retaining teachers ― either to other schools or to other professions.
    Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Diddy is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Kurland and his wife, Sue, were kicking tires on a recent Saturday, looking to replace their Prius models.
    The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • What to Know Prince William joined in a soccer match during his visit to the young people's steering group, kicking a ball about with elementary school aged pupils from English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and Princes Primary School.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Project 2025 also calls for resetting the composition of the EPA’s advisory boards – and even suspending some of them.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Part of his immigration plan involves suspending the nation’s refugee program, according to The New York Times.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Luke Combs, one of the country stars whose appeal has turned out to translate the most in parts of the world where the genre is not as dominant, will be getting the ACM International Award for his furthering of country music overseas.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 July 2025
  • Crisler, amid a dominant 10-0 season that finished No. 2 behind Notre Dame in the Associated Press poll, retired at the end of it to focus solely on being Michigan’s AD.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Now, the administration is cancelling visas and taking green card holders into custody explicitly due to their political speech, which the secretary of state is personally evaluating for adherence to foreign policy goals.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Overriding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overriding. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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