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
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.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
The Weird and Wild column had to be preempted by other programming these last couple of weeks.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Frost noted that the show was preempted for six out of eight weeks of airing as the network turned its attention to the Gulf War.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 May 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, 30 Apr. 2026
Monsanto argues those claims should have been preempted by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which requires manufacturers to register pesticides with the EPA before selling them, which Monsanto did.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The administration argued that the order preempted several California laws, regulations and court orders, which had, for months, blocked the pipelines’ restart.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
And the Jets preempted a looming Williams contract issue with that deal.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
To that end, Kalshi insists states are preempted by a federal law, the Commodity Exchange Act, from enforcing their gambling laws on exchanges that offer sports prediction market wagers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
The Weird and Wild column had to be preempted by other programming these last couple of weeks.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Frost noted that the show was preempted for six out of eight weeks of airing as the network turned its attention to the Gulf War.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 May 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, 30 Apr. 2026
Monsanto argues those claims should have been preempted by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which requires manufacturers to register pesticides with the EPA before selling them, which Monsanto did.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The administration argued that the order preempted several California laws, regulations and court orders, which had, for months, blocked the pipelines’ restart.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
And the Jets preempted a looming Williams contract issue with that deal.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
To that end, Kalshi insists states are preempted by a federal law, the Commodity Exchange Act, from enforcing their gambling laws on exchanges that offer sports prediction market wagers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preempted
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Aemond was named Prince Regent in the aftermath, and seized control of the Iron Throne while Aegon recovered.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But in March, environmental authorities seized 550 head of cattle and issued 21 citations, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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But some companies are still holding non-refundable film credits that were issued before then, and could not be claimed against tax liability due to previous state limits on credit utilization.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Alexander Davis, 34, of North Carolina, was a weapon systems officer for the 419th Flight Test Squadron, and had flown B-52 missions for years before the tragic crash that claimed his life.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Abu Safiya also had his eyeglasses confiscated during his detainment and since been experiencing vision issues, according to Abbas.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The prisoners were at one point given life jackets, but they were later confiscated after guards found them being used as pillows, the court document said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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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.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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James Purefoy plays King Randor, He-Man’s father and the previous ruler of Eternia who was usurped by Skeletor.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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On Thursday, Kansas City, Kansas, police 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 7th Street and Metropolitan Avenue.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Ukraine also reportedly struck targets linked to Russia’s supply routes to occupied Crimea, including road and rail infrastructure.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Police say Crash Team investigators responded and assumed control over the investigation.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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It was appropriated a decade ago as a signal for white supremacy that started as a hoax on the far-right online message board 4chan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Last fiscal year, the county appropriated nearly $500 million to cover possible payouts on claims from fire victims of the Airport fire.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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“Preempted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preempted. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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