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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What overrides everything is that you have enough for a comfortable life today and that you can withstand emergencies down the road, and you look in pretty good shape for that.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
The court’s authority under the Rome Statute, the judges ruled, overrides immunity accorded heads of state under treaties such as the Vienna Convention, which governs diplomatic relations between governments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
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
“The first is what I call positive sentiment override, where positive emotion overrides irritability. It’s like a buffer. Their spouse will do something bad, and they’ll say, ‘Oh, he’s just in a crummy mood.’
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
