as in main
coming before all others in importance
the overriding question is how we will pay for this hurricane cleanup
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1
as in vetoing
to make (something) no longer valid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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2
as in smashing
to knock down and drive over
They overrode the picket fence with their pickup in a hasty but effective escape.
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Recent Examples of overriding
Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
This is the overriding principle that shapes all later instructions in Augustinian rule.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Macron’s overriding message was that France and its European allies needed to become more self-reliant in terms of their military defense, across the chain of financing it, manufacturing arms and equipment and operations on the ground.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Tokyo also needs to balance its economic needs with its overriding strategic priority: preserving its security relationship with Washington.
—Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
This is the overriding principle that shapes all later instructions in Augustinian rule.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Verb
No one else has sent astronauts to the moon, the overriding goal of NASA’s Artemis program.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Macron’s overriding message was that France and its European allies needed to become more self-reliant in terms of their military defense, across the chain of financing it, manufacturing arms and equipment and operations on the ground.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overriding
Adjective
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The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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The medical examiner ruled that ketamine, typically used as a surgical anesthetic, was the primary cause of death.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Where in the past the predominant parties would at least pay lip service by either demanding higher taxes or lower spending, that appears to be out the window in DC these days.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Your predominant dosha—whether vata, pitta, or kapha—affects everything from your personality to your sleep tendencies.—
Anjana Rajbhandary,
Outside Online,
20 July 2025
Verb
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In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Diddy is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Kurland and his wife, Sue, were kicking tires on a recent Saturday, looking to replace their Prius models.—
The Orange County Register,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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What to Know Prince William joined in a soccer match during his visit to the young people's steering group, kicking a ball about with elementary school aged pupils from English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and Princes Primary School.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Project 2025 also calls for resetting the composition of the EPA’s advisory boards – and even suspending some of them.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Part of his immigration plan involves suspending the nation’s refugee program, according to The New York Times.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The surprise deal will see Sky becoming New Zealand’s dominant TV media player by acquiring 100% of the shares in Discovery NZ from Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, a subsidiary of WBD, on a cash-free, debt-free basis.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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That would make humans, rather than the moon, the dominant driver of changes to day length.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Now, the administration is cancelling visas and taking green card holders into custody explicitly due to their political speech, which the secretary of state is personally evaluating for adherence to foreign policy goals.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Overriding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overriding. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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