as in veto
the doing away with something by formal action
Citizens are advocating for a congressional override of the president's proposal.
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as in to veto
to make (something) no longer valid
Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school. Upper management reserves the right to override any decisions made by supervisors.
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Recent Examples of override
Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Three Republicans in the House voted against the bill originally, putting the chances of the override passing up in the air.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
These are accomplishments, to be sure, but positive macro data do not override voter dissatisfaction with prices and interest rates.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Tempe residents have supported our bonds and overrides for years.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Three Republicans in the House voted against the bill originally, putting the chances of the override passing up in the air.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
At issue is the Corporate Transparency Act, which Congress passed in 2021, overriding a veto issued by then President Donald Trump.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
These are accomplishments, to be sure, but positive macro data do not override voter dissatisfaction with prices and interest rates.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for override
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Coyle also has a no-movement clause in his contract, giving him veto power over any deal.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Though the Constitution plainly articulates familiar presidential tools like vetoes and appointments, the real executive power comes from reading between the lines.—
Sharece Thrower,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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At Sony in 2001, he was suspended without pay for 30 days for falsifying film critic quotes to promote four of the studio’s movies.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Apple is suspending its new artificial intelligence feature summarizing alerts for news and entertainment apps after facing complaints from news outlets and press freedom groups about generating false and inaccurate information.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento went on an 8-0 run over two minutes in the middle of the second to tie the game at 38.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Illini went on a 15-0 run over a five-minute period midway through the first half.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Moicano stepped in on weigh-in day when Makhachev’s initial opponent, Arman Tsarukyan withdrew with a back injury.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Israeli troops are set to withdraw from the populated areas in Gaza.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2025
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Six other Ohio State seniors have been stamped with draftable grades from NFL teams, according to sources: quarterback Will Howard, center Seth McLaughlin, linebacker Cody Simon, safety Lathan Ransom, and cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock.—
Dane Brugler,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Platinum Long Lash Serum is stamped with Sephora’s clean seal of approval and backed by clinical results.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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SpaceX is developing the Starship system, which could provide a reusable alternative, but moves to cancel SLS — which has been criticized over unsustainable costs and numerous delays and quality control on the part of lead contractor Boeing — will likely face resistance.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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His input as captain goes into the decision to cancel morning skates, to cancel practices.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Those agreements would have to expire or be challenged in court to be overruled.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Department of Justice will also seek to overrule Supreme Court precedents that limit the state and federal authority to carry out executions, the order states.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the elder Buffett has softened his opinion on dividends as Berkshire’s cash pile continued to smash records.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Villain tried to smash her face into the food.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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