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 Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling on Roundup preempts state failure-to-warn lawsuits, shifting accountability from courts to the market.
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Felicis preempted the round which brought Runlayer’s total capital raised to $42 million.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
In addition to its FCC petition, AT&T filed a lawsuit against California last month seeking an order that would preempt California’s Carrier of Last Resort rules.
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Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Felicis preempted the round which brought Runlayer’s total capital raised to $42 million.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
In addition to its FCC petition, AT&T filed a lawsuit against California last month seeking an order that would preempt California’s Carrier of Last Resort rules.
—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preempt
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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So far this year, 17 tons of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, have been seized in the Pacific region – more than three times the total across the whole of last year, according to the Australian Federal Police.
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However, the German has — 12 years after claiming the record from the Brazilian Ronaldo with his 16th World Cup goal — been usurped by Messi and, like so many before him, will have to settle for playing second fiddle to the 38-year-old Argentinian.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in March upheld a complaint by Ukraine that Russia’s chess federation had usurped control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by the Russian military.
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In Dallas, the FBI recently announced agents confiscated four drones that allegedly violated Temporary Flight Restrictions over AT&T Stadium and the city's FIFA Fan Festival.
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Amid anecdotal reports that airport security services have been confiscating bottles of ranch dressing that sports tourists have tried to smuggle out of the country, Kraft Heinz came up with a TSA-friendly size of ranch dressing.
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.
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The News, The Times and affiliated outlets in Tribune Publishing and MediaNews Group, along with other outlets, are suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing the work of journalists.
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In the video, the man and woman can be seen alleging the family stole their money and emphasizing they aren't wanted in the community.
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Next, Texas fought Mexico for its independence, and for a decade beginning in 1836 the Republic of Texas flew its own Lone Star flag in the Paso del Norte, claiming El Paso and part of southern New Mexico.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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Norway’s Jørgen Strand Larsen couldn’t convert a penalty kick after a very slow and hesitant run-up.
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When families contribute the $5,000 maximum per year allowed (which will increase in 2008 because of inflation adjustment), the value of the account could easily exceed $3 million by age 59 1/2 if the account is converted to a Roth IRA after the beneficiary reaches age 24.
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The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck.
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Law enforcement also linked Sanchez-Munoz to a June 11 shooting in which a vehicle occupied by an adult and a child was hit by gunfire in the area of Seventh Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
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“Preempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preempt. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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