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to make (something) no longer valid
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Recent Examples of overrode
President Wilson put up a fight, but the lawmakers overrode his veto, and that was that.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
The company overrode those warnings for commercial reasons.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Nixon vetoed the 1973 legislation, but Congress overrode it.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Rauner vetoed it, but the House and Senate overrode him.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Parker told Fox News Digital that FBI agents worked with Department of Defense contractors in foreign countries to screen Afghans, but the State Department repeatedly overrode security concerns.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Local leaders said the last shutdown showdown left the District with a roughly $1 billion budget hole after Congress overrode its local spending plans.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 24 Aug. 2025
Keep in mind — this is on top of what was already one of the highest per-pupil spending rates in the entire country before the General Assembly passed the Blueprint over Republican opposition and overrode a vetro from then-Governor Larry Hogan.
—Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Cooper vetoed the legislation, and the state Senate successfully overrode his veto last week.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
The company overrode those warnings for commercial reasons.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Nixon vetoed the 1973 legislation, but Congress overrode it.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Rauner vetoed it, but the House and Senate overrode him.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Parker told Fox News Digital that FBI agents worked with Department of Defense contractors in foreign countries to screen Afghans, but the State Department repeatedly overrode security concerns.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Local leaders said the last shutdown showdown left the District with a roughly $1 billion budget hole after Congress overrode its local spending plans.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 24 Aug. 2025
Keep in mind — this is on top of what was already one of the highest per-pupil spending rates in the entire country before the General Assembly passed the Blueprint over Republican opposition and overrode a vetro from then-Governor Larry Hogan.
—Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Cooper vetoed the legislation, and the state Senate successfully overrode his veto last week.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrode
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The changes were still not enough to carry the resolution, which got support from 11 members but was vetoed by Russia and China, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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An internal European Parliament report shows that Orbán has vetoed far more than any other leader in the EU's history, said Daniel Freund, a German lawmaker.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lorenzen stamped Friday as the worst performance of his career, tagged for nine runs on 12 hits in three innings.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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My visa was stamped at passport control but not my actual passport, so no official trace of the visit was preserved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the face of growing opposition generated in part by allegations of his misconduct, Gaetz withdrew.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the south, Lebanese Army tanks withdrew as Israeli ones rolled in.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers arrived in the capital with an offense that hadn’t quite kicked into gear during their season-opening homestand.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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After a scoreless first half, Washington got on the board in the 57th minute on an awkward play as Jordan Silkowitz sprinted out of the net to her left to clear a slow-rolling cross, but kicked it off the leg of defender Brooklyn Courtnall.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Plate umpire Manny Gonzalez signaled safe but he, too, was overruled by the replay umpire.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Delaware Supreme Court in December 2025 overruled McCormick and reinstated the pay plan.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Queta smashed those lukewarm expectations, emerging as not just a viable starter, but a true difference-maker.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two nights reportedly smashed venue records, grossing $33 million and placing him at the top of the list of potential global touring acts in the coming year.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stomped around here like rabid Goths wearing bearskin vests.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Frustration boiled over on the Huskies’ sideline as Hurley stomped his foot and earned a technical foul from referee James Breeding with 12 and a half minutes left in the half.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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When the Rockets called a time out, the Lakers bench all ran over to Doncic, hugging him, slapping him and James nudging him for a job very well done.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The show, which ran over five weeks, launched on Tuesday, January 20, with its second episode on Wednesday.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Overrode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrode. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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