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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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It's unclear whether The Bachelorette, which was already filmed, is simply being preempted for a period of time or if it will never see the light of day.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

And even if it is not preempted, the company says, “permanent” in its legal application to this case means “non-temporary,” or “indefinite,” not forever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024

The attorney general is seeking financial restitution from the defendants and was until last week petitioning for LaPierre’s removal, which was preempted on Friday when LaPierre announced he would resign at the end of January.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2024

But in recent years, the court has preempted the appellate courts some 19 times.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Now Naheed felt silly, but when she turned to ask Eliza what had happened, Mrs. Salinger preempted her.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin