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as in vetoed
to make (something) no longer valid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 overridden
Kelly supports transgender rights, but GOP lawmakers have overridden her vetoes three of the last four years.
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John Hanna,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
In nearly every instance, the Council has overridden him, forcing the measures into law over his objection.
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Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2025
John Hanna,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
In nearly every instance, the Council has overridden him, forcing the measures into law over his objection.
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Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overridden
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This year, lawmakers agreed to allocate $15 million for security for Jewish schools — funding that was not vetoed in the final budget.
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Two days before the city fell, Emirati officials reportedly vetoed any mention of El Fasher at a Washington meeting.
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The Derya Arms shotgun was stamped that that it was manufactured in the country of Turkey, according to FBI agents who searched the home.
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Each was time-stamped and then photographed and posted on Instagram and Facebook.
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Following community feedback, the demo was withdrawn for crucial optimization, multiplayer stability, and overall refinement.
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There was strong bidding for a handful of standout works—including two sumptuous still lifes by Jan van Huysum—even as buyers passed on three lots and a fourth was withdrawn before reaching the block.
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Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.
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The van’s windows were smashed and a lone orange traffic cone sat on the hood.
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Parades, concerts and fireworks shows were canceled or delayed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware for July 3 and 4.
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Philadelphia canceled its Wawa Welcome America parade, Washington’s Great American State Fair temporarily closed Friday afternoon, and other celebrations have delayed public entry to reduce exposure during the hottest hours.
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But it’s kicked into a higher gear recently after democratic socialists won several New York City congressional primaries last week.
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But it's kicked into a higher gear recently after democratic socialists won several New York City congressional primaries last week.
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Swimming was suspended while officials searched for sharks and other dangerous marine life.
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During the first six games of 2025, with Worthy out for three, then limited, and Rice suspended, Thornton made 13 catches for 272 yards and three touchdowns.
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Walton Goggins saved Wilde from being run over by a stampede of horses on the set of Cowboys & Aliens.
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Video taken from the news station’s helicopter was shared to X, showing a white Model X Tesla that had run over a curb and slammed into a shopping center near Target and Urbane Cafe, a restaurant with outdoor seating.
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“Overridden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overridden. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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