as in takeovers
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
longtime residents resented the preemption of their urban neighborhood by this influx of affluent yuppies
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Recent Examples of preemptions
The measure expands an existing prohibition on local governments from limiting agritourism activity on agricultural property to include preemptions against those property owners from having to obtain a rural event venue permit or license.
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CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
An astonishing 134 preemptions have become law since 2013, according to the Florida Association of Counties.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Even with nearly a quarter of the country blacked out due to affiliate preemptions — protests and temper tantrums by station groups and owners, basically — Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
It should be noted that preemptions were significant throughout premiere week, with syndicated series bumped to make room for Monday Night Football and the 24th anniversary of 9/11, which are standard at this time of year, in addition to as coverage of both the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
An astonishing 134 preemptions have become law since 2013, according to the Florida Association of Counties.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Even with nearly a quarter of the country blacked out due to affiliate preemptions — protests and temper tantrums by station groups and owners, basically — Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
It should be noted that preemptions were significant throughout premiere week, with syndicated series bumped to make room for Monday Night Football and the 24th anniversary of 9/11, which are standard at this time of year, in addition to as coverage of both the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemptions
Noun
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Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Monday Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is slated to testify before the House appropriations committee.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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Know More Collins, first elected to the Senate in 1996, chairs the chamber’s powerful appropriations committee.—
Colin Campbell,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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In rare cases, infected patients may develop complications such as reactive arthritis, bloodstream infections, seizures or hemolytic-uremic syndrome, which involves damage to blood vessels in the kidneys.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, because deportation is not considered a criminal matter, the constitutional provisions protecting those accused and convicted of crimes do not apply, including prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, providing a lawyer and requiring a jury trial.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Preemptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemptions. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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