Thesaurus results for PREEMPTED

preempted

verb

past tense of preempt

as in seized

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 preempted This is one of numerous cases in which judges must decide whether state laws are preempted by federal regulation of prediction markets. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 In February 2025, a state appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict, ruling that Missouri’s laws requiring companies to warn of dangers are not preempted by federal law. — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 The plaintiffs argued that the provisions violated or were preempted by the National Voting Registration Act, as well as a 2018 consent decree between Arizona's secretary of state and the Maricopa County recorder. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Trump’s lawyers said federal law preempted or overrode the state law. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The complaint argues that the Kansas law is preempted by federal statute, citing two 1996 laws that limit what public benefits undocumented immigrants can receive. — Matthew Kelly updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Those claims are now preempted by federal law. — Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Felicis preempted the round which brought Runlayer’s total capital raised to $42 million. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 June 2026 The industry argued that New York’s public nuisance law is preempted by the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, enacted by Congress in 2005. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026

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The goal was limited to driving out the Iraqi troops who'd seized Kuwait.

— Greg Myre, NPR, 18 July 2026
Trump has seized on primary wins by progressive Democrats to constantly stoke new fears about communism.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Definition of seized

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Iran state media claimed its forces had targeted US forces and facilities across Bahrain and Kuwait.

— Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The 1951 Flood claimed lives, destroyed homes and businesses, and scattered one of Kansas City’s largest Hispanic communities.

— Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

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In a case about Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago, Kagan was the only justice to rule against the property owners.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Smashed and confiscated Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have ordered government employees, judges, police and members of the military to stop using smartphones under a directive that took effect June 16.

— Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026

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When talkies usurped silent films, in the late 1920s, theaters scrambled to adapt to a new, squatter format.

— Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
The update indicated that Maersk is set to fall behind CMA CGM for second-largest container shipping capacity worldwide by July 2027, while Hapag-Lloyd could be usurped by Ocean Network Express (ONE) in February 2028.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of usurped

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Since launching in 2019, the fair has occupied both the hotel’s poolside cabanas and suites on the upper floors.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Though the wartime narrative appears to be swinging somewhat in Ukraine's favor, the country's cities remain under near-constant fire and Kyiv's forces do not appear able to liberate significant territory still occupied by Russian troops.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of occupied

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The victim followed the fleeing Jeep on foot and grabbed onto the vehicle when it got stuck in traffic, authorities said.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
In September 2020, author Elin Hilderbrand grabbed a drink at the Nantucket Hotel bar with a visiting writer friend.

— Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Definition of grabbed

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Alex Lange has assumed the closer’s role as the season has progressed.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Illnesses from the parasite are assumed to be an undercount since many people who get cyclosporiasis, which causes unrelenting diarrhea, cramping and bloating, may be embarrassed to see a doctor or may try to wait out their symptoms at home.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of assumed

Verb

That’s different from what happened after past disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, when Congress appropriated large portions of the amounts that were requested.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
The renovation is being funded by $257 million in funds appropriated by Congress through last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026

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