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to make (something) no longer valid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
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
That was demonstrated this week by a pair of unsuccessful House veto override votes in which most GOP members stuck with the president despite previously voting for the low-profile bills.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers are set to remain in session into mid-April, with a two-day period that month to override Beshear's vetoes and pass additional bills, though legislation passed in those final days could be vetoed without the option to vote the veto down.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That would require bills to be introduced and approved by both the House and Senate and signed by the president or enacted through a congressional override of a veto.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
That was demonstrated this week by a pair of unsuccessful House veto override votes in which most GOP members stuck with the president despite previously voting for the low-profile bills.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Another proposal would give city leaders the ability to override the policy decisions by the Police Commission, a board appointed by the mayor that sets the LAPD‘s policies, oversees its budget and serves as a civilian watchdog.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers are set to remain in session into mid-April, with a two-day period that month to override Beshear's vetoes and pass additional bills, though legislation passed in those final days could be vetoed without the option to vote the veto down.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for override
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That prompted a complete collapse of the negotiations, then passage of the bill as written and, finally, Polis' veto.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Majeed voted with Republicans to override Stein’s veto of a controversial bill about sexuality, religion in schools and school libraries.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The project is part of an aggressive beneficiation strategy championed by the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, which last month suspended lithium concentrate exports and plans to phase them out entirely in favor of higher-value chemical products.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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After Alcantara held Venezuela to three runs over three innings, seven relievers — Huascar Brazoban, Juan Mejia, Seranthony Dominguez, Dennis Santana, Camilo Doval, Abner Uribe and Elvis Alvarado — covered the final six innings to secure the win.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Five 18-year-olds face criminal charges in the death of their high school teacher, who was killed on March 6 when one of the teens ran over him with a truck, authorities said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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This repeal moves us in the opposite direction from what the public wants.—
Fran Silverman,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Canada and Mexico defended their trilateral trade agreement with the US following Washington’s threats to withdraw from the $2 trillion pact.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Actor Issa Rae and author Louise Penny also withdrew from appearances while consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming resigned.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Numerous artists have canceled performances and attendance has dropped off.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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As of the afternoon of March 15, 2,632 flights within, into, or out of the United States were delayed, and 1,678 were canceled, according to FlightAware.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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They were overruled 11-2 with two abstentions.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Napolitano argued there was in fact precedent for the body to overrule the local alderman, citing the case of an affordable housing project in his ward that passed in 2022 through the council against his will with the support of Mayor Lori Lightfoot.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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