as in override
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in rejecting
to decide that (something or someone) is wrong; to rule against (something or someone)
The judge overruled the objection. His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overruling
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the court’s conservative majority overruling of major, longstanding precedents has become a defining feature of Roberts’ tenure.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
5 Oct. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Advertisement It was revealed in April that Mandelson had failed the security vetting in January 2025, only for his appointment as ambassador to go ahead the following month anyway on account of the Foreign Office overruling the decision.
—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 May 2026
The Appeals Court affirmed his convictions Tuesday and denied his motion for a new trial, overruling claims that there were issues with the judge not excusing a juror for cause and the defense counsel was ineffective.
—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2026
But later on Tuesday, Hegseth announced that the military personnel will not face any punishment, overruling Army officials.
—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2026
As growth and regulatory pressure intensified, Kalanick centralized decision making around himself and a small inner circle, frequently overruling internal counsel and operational leaders.
—
Yuval Kadmon,
Forbes.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Vinay Prasad is tightening the screws at the FDA, overruling staff and signaling a tougher stance on vaccines and gene therapies — which, as Adam Feuerstein points out, is consistent with his historic skepticism of surrogate endpoints and trial design.
—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
But even those who voted in favor of overruling the commission’s determination and allowing for demolition acknowledged the community’s concerns.
—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
In that role, Ruszkowski will oversee turnaround efforts in Fort Worth ISD, including directing or possibly overruling actions of the superintendent and other district leaders.
—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
The appropriate remedy is congressional overruling of the Marquette case so as to allow the states to regulate loans to their own citizens.
—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the court’s conservative majority overruling of major, longstanding precedents has become a defining feature of Roberts’ tenure.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
With parental rights overruling teachers’ concerns, absenteeism is often ignored.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Advertisement It was revealed in April that Mandelson had failed the security vetting in January 2025, only for his appointment as ambassador to go ahead the following month anyway on account of the Foreign Office overruling the decision.
—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 May 2026
The Appeals Court affirmed his convictions Tuesday and denied his motion for a new trial, overruling claims that there were issues with the judge not excusing a juror for cause and the defense counsel was ineffective.
—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2026
But later on Tuesday, Hegseth announced that the military personnel will not face any punishment, overruling Army officials.
—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2026
As growth and regulatory pressure intensified, Kalanick centralized decision making around himself and a small inner circle, frequently overruling internal counsel and operational leaders.
—
Yuval Kadmon,
Forbes.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Vinay Prasad is tightening the screws at the FDA, overruling staff and signaling a tougher stance on vaccines and gene therapies — which, as Adam Feuerstein points out, is consistent with his historic skepticism of surrogate endpoints and trial design.
—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
But even those who voted in favor of overruling the commission’s determination and allowing for demolition acknowledged the community’s concerns.
—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
In that role, Ruszkowski will oversee turnaround efforts in Fort Worth ISD, including directing or possibly overruling actions of the superintendent and other district leaders.
—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overruling
Noun
-
Republican leaders in the House and Senate failed to muster the votes to enact the bill into law over Kelly’s veto, and no override attempt was made.
-
In that view, the fragrance acts less as a chemical override and more as a sensory cue that brings out confidence in the wearer and association in the person nearby.
Verb
-
As with any tax relief company, there are complaints about the IRS rejecting a settlement or the company not getting enough relief.
-
Florida leads the nation with 375 active 287(g) agreements, and Attorney General James Uthmeier has previously threatened officials in Fort Myers and Key West with removal from office for rejecting such deals.
Noun
-
The political landscape around data centers has since changed since Newsom’s veto in October, said Dan Schnur, a political science professor who teaches at UC Berkeley and USC.
-
Kansas lawmakers last year failed to get the two-thirds support needed to call themselves into a special session on redistricting and override a potential veto by the Democratic governor.
Verb
-
Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
-
For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
Noun
-
The outspoken rapper has often asserted her own personal truth, and seen its invalidation in conversation with others.
-
The Supreme Court’s invalidation of the IEEPA tariffs is final.
Verb
-
But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
-
Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
Noun
-
To normies, this abrogation of procedure and consensus is the route to a shitty, substandard building.
-
Mohammad Ayub Khan’s abrogation of Pakistan’s 1956 constitution that had given East Pakistan an equal share in the National Assembly.
Verb
-
The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.
-
While his blunt and disruptive approach can alienate others, the character illustrates that disruptive leaders often accelerate innovation by asking questions and refusing to accept the status quo.
Cite this Entry
“Overruling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overruling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
