OVERRIDING Synonyms: 175 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈrī-diŋ

Definition of overriding

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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overriding

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verb

present participle of override

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to make (something) no longer valid Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school.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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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

Adjective

India wants to ensure peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy, and the interest of the Indian consumer has and will always be the overriding priority, Jaishankar said. — Swati Gupta, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026 While print and digital journalism come close, TV, radio, and the movies exist a primarily ‘values-free’ zone, where entertainment is the overriding priority. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Verb

The second layer receives data from all suckers, analyzes the object's position over a window of roughly four seconds, and decides the global gripping strategy – whether to curl the tentacle up, down, or rotate it – overriding local decisions if needed. — Omar Kardoudi june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026 Although every room’s layout and decoration is slightly different, the overriding effect is riotous pattern (wallpaper and fabrics match), sumptuous layering (throws and cushions galore), elegant mirrors and original art. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overriding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overriding

Adjective

Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of main

Verb

Amid touching on other touchy topics, Xavi also accused Laporta of vetoing Lionel Messi’s proposed 2023 return to the club.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
At the end of the day, Lamont’s record is signing the bills that the top 1% can tolerate, while vetoing the one that gives workers real power at the bargaining table.

— Heather Merrick, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026

Definition of vetoing

Verb

Djokovic became so frustrated that he was given a code violation warning for smashing a racket, before eventually hauling himself over the line.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joined in the fun Friday, serving and smashing with a paddle in a San Jose Earthquakes jersey.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of smashing

Adjective

The former second-round pick is suddenly one of the Lakers’ primary summer league players and hopes to use the experience as an important stepping stone, building up his game while also establishing a leadership voice.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of primary

Verb

Serena Williams is withdrawing from Wimbledon doubles competition after injuring her knee at the tournament earlier this week.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 July 2026
In an interview with The Sacramento Bee Wednesday, the labor leader behind Proposition 40 accused Newsom of failing to propose any alternative ahead of the June 25 deadline for withdrawing ballot measures.

— Ben Paviour July 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of withdrawing

Verb

To achieve crisp dots and clean linework at home, Slynko recommends using a dotting tool and a thin detail brush, or reaching for a stamping plate.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 20 June 2026
There’s another subtle reference to baseball in the film, again stamping its moment in time.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 June 2026

Definition of stamping

Verb

Line arrays work by suspending multiple speaker cabinets in a curved vertical column, allowing sound engineers to precisely shape the direction and throw of audio across a large space.

— Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Another is public relations, in that players would likely face criticism for abruptly suspending, and potentially ending, the 2026 season.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

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