override
verb (used with object)
to prevail or have dominance over; have final authority or say over; overrule.
overrides
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pluralof override.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof override (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
overrideverb (used with object)to prevail or have dominance over; have final authority or say over; overrule.
Example Sentences
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But according to the research of professor Richard Hasen, the rate of congressional overrides has steadily decreased over the years as Congress becomes slower and less productive with each passing term.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
He pointed to a recent landmark bill, State Senate Bill 79, which overrides local zoning laws to allow for taller, denser buildings near major transit stops.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Employees are no longer trained to perform overrides they are not expected to use.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
That competitive streak apparently overrides the unwritten rule not to concuss one’s future spouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
I know I shouldn’t snoop, but curiosity quickly overrides my conscience as it often does—snoop-control issues—and I’m bending down and randomly perusing some of the papers on the floor: mostly old letters.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
