Definitions

preempted

[pree-emp-tid] / priˈɛmp tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

diverted

Synonyms

STRONG

amused averted changed entertained reclassified redirected sidetracked used

WEAK

rebudgeted rechanneled taken away taken over turned aside

Antonyms

STRONG

bored depressed

ADJECTIVE

reserved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

booked restricted

STRONG

appropriated arrogated claimed engaged kept limited qualified retained taken

WEAK

laid away private roped off set apart set aside spoken for

Antonyms

STRONG

disengaged unlimited unrestricted

WEAK

extroverted friendly given offered outgoing sociable unreserved

Example Sentences

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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by Premier League soccer.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the Winter Olympics.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022

CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Preempted by NFL football.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2021

NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

CBS’ “Face the Nation” - Preempted by coverage of the Masters golf tournament.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2020