Thesaurus results for PREEMPTING

preempting

verb

present participle of preempt

as in seizing

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 preempting In response, the CFTC has said that the Commodity Exchange Act gives it sole power over swaps and futures contracts, preempting state laws. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 But there are several downsides for players in preempting an MLB lockout by going on strike. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 Congress this week released a bipartisan framework that would establish the first broad federal approach to AI regulation while temporarily preempting many state laws. — ABC News, 6 June 2026 The state passed a law last year preempting local governments from enacting or enforcing rules against presidential libraries. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 With the circumlunar flight of Artemis II, and the prospect of landing astronauts on the lunar surface within a few years, humanity is preempting an era where the imprint of visiting the Moon would be erased from living memory. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026 Advocates want federal lawmakers to pass online safety laws around social media and AI tools without preempting states’ ability to regulate. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026 But by preempting state standards entirely, Congress would effectively be making that decision itself. — John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 Florida lawmakers have passed many bills preempting local laws in recent years but a ban on local governments banning of single-use plastic straws. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026

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At the same time, seizing damaged assets could bring another financial burden.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Hull were, unsurprisingly, the opposite, playing with urgency on the ball and seizing the opportunity to hurt United at set pieces.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of seizing

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Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) before smashing a display case, grabbing a 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace and walking away, police said Friday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
In the commercial, Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark rushes over to his golf bag and pushes over golfer Alexis Miestowski to keep her from grabbing the Quantum Driver.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of grabbing

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And confiscating them would be legally and diplomatically more complicated than simply freezing them.

— Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of confiscating

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The Cowboys did that last year after initial roster cuts, claiming cornerbacks Reddy Steward and Trikweze Bridges off waivers.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That combination—a hard deadline six years out and a Congress that can’t agree on next steps—is precisely what Shedden says is pushing clients toward the exits early, even though claiming at 62 locks in a permanently smaller monthly check for life.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of claiming

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Moments before, with Wells still at the plate and the Yankees leading 7-1, Flemming and color analyst Will Middlebrooks vented about Chisholm stealing second base and third base during the at-bat.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
After spending 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean is being released a hardened man.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stealing

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Stars such as Renate Reinsve and Mads Mikkelsen, major festival prizes and awards-season visibility remain powerful assets, while local festivals and territory-specific marketing can be just as decisive in converting prestige into admissions.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
About $2 billion is being invested in modernizing and converting spaces in center city.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of converting

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Sawyer was among five city council members who voted no on appropriating funds for the purchase.

— Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Other lawmakers were concerned about appropriating more funds for a war effort that seems to be rapidly escalating and remains unpopular with the American public.

— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 22 July 2026

Definition of appropriating

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