as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the thoughtless teenagers had preempted front-row seats that were reserved for the guests of honor
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Recent Examples of preempt
The No Fakes Act would not preempt those laws, but would preempt any future state legislation on the issue.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
That ensures that federal rules will preempt state ones in the cities.
—Tom W Bell, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
The operation aimed to preempt any threat ahead of the singer's historic performance on Saturday night, which drew over two million fans to Rio's iconic beachfront.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Iterate on prompts, explore automation, validate audience appeal, assess quality, generate alternatives, simplify language, and preempt criticism.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
That ensures that federal rules will preempt state ones in the cities.
—Tom W Bell, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
The operation aimed to preempt any threat ahead of the singer's historic performance on Saturday night, which drew over two million fans to Rio's iconic beachfront.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Iterate on prompts, explore automation, validate audience appeal, assess quality, generate alternatives, simplify language, and preempt criticism.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preempt
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This harmonious and uplifting transit encourages you to take bold steps toward your desires and seize opportunities that come your way.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In the wake of the incident, investigators seized the boat believed to have struck Ella following a dayslong search, the FWC said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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The lawsuit says the administration is usurping Congress' power to direct how federal money will be spent and to pass laws.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Comments Netflix's Sirens finds Milly Alcock's Simone usurping Julianne Moore's Michaela as queen of the Kell family.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Her family remained in Italy until 1939, when the Italian Racial Laws barred Jews from certain jobs and ordered Jewish property and businesses to be confiscated.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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After Parker was revealed to be Spider-Man, the glasses were confiscated and haven't been seen since.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Appeal To All Five Senses People still like going out, meeting others and grabbing coffee.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Scott grabbed some pizza and returned to park her Subaru near the West Shore Market to wait for Serafini.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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This image from Japan catches a White-Tailed Sea Eagle hiding a fish in a hole as another eagle was approaching to steal it.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Even with Yarbrough allowing eight runs, the Yankees still had a chance to steal a win Saturday night.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Snaking between trees or buildings may cause the drone to crash – the post cites examples where riders claim to have survived this way.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Prosecutors previously claimed Combs’ manipulation of Jane went beyond financial control into threats and physical violence.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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But, while Ruth was a good fielder, Phelps was not, and the Senators traded him to the Chicago Cubs, who decided to convert him to catcher.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Nearby Experiences Off-property, a 10-minute drive away, check into Havn, a WWII-era barge converted into a wellness spa docked in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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In a space formerly occupied by the finance ministry, a towering glass ceiling shelters statues that once cavorted in open courtyards.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Nearly the entire Republican Party, which occupied about seventy percent of congressional seats, voted for it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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“Preempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preempt. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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