overridden

verb

past participle of override
1
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to make (something) no longer valid Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school.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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2
as in stamped
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 overridden In nearly every instance, the Council has overridden him, forcing the measures into law over his objection. — Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025 Kelly supports transgender rights, but GOP lawmakers have overridden her vetoes three of the last four years. — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overridden
  1. vetoed
  2. stamped
  3. withdrawn
  4. smashed
  5. canceled
  6. kicked
  7. suspended
  8. run over
Verb
  • Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • In signing the plan, Kehoe also vetoed $52 million in projects approved by lawmakers and restricted another $441 million.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of vetoed
Verb
  • Of course, controlling shareholders are not cartons of milk stamped with expiration dates.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • The Derya Arms shotgun was stamped that that it was manufactured in the country of Turkey, according to FBI agents who searched the home.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of stamped
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  • Following community feedback, the demo was withdrawn for crucial optimization, multiplayer stability, and overall refinement.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • 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works—including two sumptuous still lifes by Jan van Huysum—even as buyers passed on three lots and a fourth was withdrawn before reaching the block.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of withdrawn
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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.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • The van’s windows were smashed and a lone orange traffic cone sat on the hood.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of smashed
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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.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Erin McGarry, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of canceled
Verb
  • But it’s kicked into a higher gear recently after democratic socialists won several New York City congressional primaries last week.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • But it's kicked into a higher gear recently after democratic socialists won several New York City congressional primaries last week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of kicked
Verb
  • Swimming was suspended while officials searched for sharks and other dangerous marine life.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of suspended
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  • Walton Goggins saved Wilde from being run over by a stampede of horses on the set of Cowboys & Aliens.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of run over

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