as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the thoughtless teenagers had preempted front-row seats that were reserved for the guests of honor
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Recent Examples of preempt
If four Republicans withhold their support, Hegseth's nomination would founder — a prospect that could preempt his withdrawal.
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
If everyone thinks the high will be the inauguration it will be preempted so the high will be earlier.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Since issuing its complaint, the NLRB ordered Delirium to stay the arbitration against Poche or face penalty, as the NLRA preempts arbitration proceedings.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
The resolution preempts the scheduled testimony from both parties.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
If everyone thinks the high will be the inauguration it will be preempted so the high will be earlier.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Since issuing its complaint, the NLRB ordered Delirium to stay the arbitration against Poche or face penalty, as the NLRA preempts arbitration proceedings.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
The resolution preempts the scheduled testimony from both parties.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preempt
Verb
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Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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Again, West Ham worked behind his back in advance of usurping him.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, mid-rehearsal, their mother, Rose (an absolutely magnificent McDonald), comes thundering onto the stage, usurping Jocko’s leadership and sucking up all of the air into the room.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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School employees eventually confiscated it, finding the tan and black semi-automatic handgun inside with 30 rounds of ammunition and an attached laser pointer, charges allege.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Corey then allegedly confiscated the women’s phones, shot the gun out the window, and then pointed the gold gun at the two ladies.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Zar rushed to a drawer and grabbed from it passports, as well as insurance and banking documents.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fans eager to play the game as Ice Spice can grab her Fortnite skins in the Item Shop.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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On the pavement outside the store, Rich told her brother, someone had rolled Ervin’s body over and stolen the pack of cigarettes.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Then the men forced her mother to open the safe, stealing several pieces of jewelry and about $10,000 that was inside, prosecutors said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The very next day, Johnson was claimed by the New York Jets and spent three years there.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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The group claims sole possession of the third-most No. 1s in the chart’s history, after sitting in a three-way tie for the mark.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On the ensuing possession, Rice was fouled and converted the first of two free throws with 22 seconds to go.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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The manor house was converted into a museum, and is now home to many of Austen’s personal possessions, as well as work by women writers across the United Kingdom, including Mary Wollstonecraft and Elizabeth Blackwell.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the week of its premiere the bottom spot on Nielsen’s streaming originals list was occupied by The Great British Baking Show, which was viewed for 382 million minutes meaning that Skeleton Crew came to less than that.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Today, grizzly bears occupy only 4% of their former range, which included much of the Rocky Mountain Region, extended up into western and central Canada and northern Mexico, according to environmental nonprofit WildEarth Guardians.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Preempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preempt. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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