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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.
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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
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
Bell could ultimately play a decisive role in the trial’s outcome—even overruling the jury if warranted by law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 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
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
Bell could ultimately play a decisive role in the trial’s outcome—even overruling the jury if warranted by law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overruling
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Alabama ended the practice of judicial override in 2017 and no longer allows a judge to disregard a jury’s sentencing decision in death penalty cases.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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But using override authority allowed under Alabama law, the judge in the case sentenced Lee to death.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In social services, the Legislature is rejecting a cut by the governor to popular in-home supportive service care funding for Californians with disabilities — including older adults and children.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Cornyn then doubled down, rejecting the premise that procedural effort can substitute for votes and escalating his criticism of Republican messaging.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Days later, Congress overrode the veto.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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That in itself would provide another strong argument for overriding such a veto.—
Steven Andreasen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Democrats criticized Republicans for dismissing attempts at meaningful reform.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The outspoken rapper has often asserted her own personal truth, and seen its invalidation in conversation with others.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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The Supreme Court’s invalidation of the IEEPA tariffs is final.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s no denying the enduring glamour of this grande dame, whose secluded locale at the tip of the Cap is as much a draw for the jet set as the intimate cabanas where Greta Garbo once retreated and the saltwater infinity pool carved into the cliffs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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There’s no denying that the Sym TTLBT competes in the premium maxi-scooter segment against the likes of the Kymco AK 550i, Yamaha TMax, and the Honda Forza 750.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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To normies, this abrogation of procedure and consensus is the route to a shitty, substandard building.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mohammad Ayub Khan’s abrogation of Pakistan’s 1956 constitution that had given East Pakistan an equal share in the National Assembly.—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And of course there will always be readers who balk at SF, refusing to countenance that our lived reality is saturated with it, and that the time for earnestly realistic state-of-the-nation novels may have passed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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But Campbell has a point; legally, those trying to ban the Red Raiders from the playoff, or refusing, en masse, to schedule them, could be subject to accusations of collusion.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overruling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overruling. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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