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
Even if an agency declaration says that any, and all, conflicting state employment laws are preempted by federal action, that wouldn’t automatically make preemption happen.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
Insurance companies may also be promising fixes to preempt government action that would attempt to curb the use of prior authorization.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The administration also contends that the federal law overseeing egg quality and packaging preempts state laws that seek to impose additional requirements on egg production.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The Trump administration's lawsuit argued that the federal Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970 should preempt any California state laws related to eggs.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
Insurance companies may also be promising fixes to preempt government action that would attempt to curb the use of prior authorization.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The administration also contends that the federal law overseeing egg quality and packaging preempts state laws that seek to impose additional requirements on egg production.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The Trump administration's lawsuit argued that the federal Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970 should preempt any California state laws related to eggs.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preempt
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To offer a personal example, early in my career at a Hollywood studio, physical presence in a collaborative office was a valuable part of my learning — and gave me opportunities to seize unspoken opportunities.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Corporate executives in the technology sector, eager to curry favor, seized on the talking point.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Importantly, many organizations are beholden to either a single plan design, or designs that have long been usurped by new regime plans with substantially greater optics and efficiencies.—
Jim Hebets,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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His wife, Meredith, son, Bennett, and his faith all usurp his day job.—
Max Rego,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Desert Diamond Arena may confiscate items that could cause danger or disruption or are in breach of building policies.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Police confiscated his firearm, interviewed him, and—on the advice of the Harris County District Attorney's Office—released him without a charge.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Four prisoners had to take turns using a bunk bed just to grab a few hours of sleep.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Sunday, unfortunately for him, slipped away quickly as World No. 1 grabbed his fifth season title.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The gaming community was hit with another delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier this year and that means those who were hoping to spend the fall months stealing cars and evading the police are needing something to fill that void.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Thunder star and Converse stole the show that weekend, making their presence felt all over the city with signage and an epic pop-up that gave fans a first look at the SHAI 001 in person.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Thinking about his experiences on The Bachelor and Perfect Match, Clayton claimed that the editing misrepresented his connection with Rachel.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Workers claim the organization has insufficient training, abrupt terminations, and inconsistent wages and raises.—
Maya Bell,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The bankruptcy court has scheduled an Aug. 19 hearing in the matter to determine whether to convert the case to Chapter 7 as PBR requests, dismiss it as requested by TBN (Merit Street’s former majority shareholder) or approve debtor-in-possession financing as Merit Street requests.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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Part of the draw of rezoning Midtown South was the prospect of converting commercial buildings that were no longer appropriate or in use into housing, Breen said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the Giants went with their Opening Day second baseman, Tyler Fitzgerald, while Christian Koss occupied third base on the second day of Matt Chapman’s absence with inflammation in his right hand.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Close followers of Moscow say Russia is not looking to end the war yet, however, given its advantageous position on the battlefield in Ukraine, where its forces occupy swathes of territory in the south and east.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Preempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preempt. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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