How to Use supersede in a Sentence

supersede

verb
Definition of supersedenext
Synonyms for supersedenext
  • And the thwack, the sound of the glove pummeling the boxing pad, supersedes the pain.
    — Abby Ellin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
  • But the health and safety of the athletes supersede that desire.
    — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The beaches and small towns that equal or supersede the beauty of anywhere else in the world.
    — New York Times, 31 Oct. 2020
  • But the thought of returning to the pitch for the first time in a year supersedes any inconvenience.
    — Mike Gramajo, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The Rays are 76-51, and would supersede the Rangers here if the playoffs began today.
    — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Or does the position supersede the best player on the board at that time?
    — Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2022
  • This role as narrator was superseded by Chani in the first film, but now the princess has arrived.
    — EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024
  • This agreement would supersede any sale and be tied to the land itself rather than its owner.
    — Marissa J. Lang, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Now they were being superseded—deposed by the colony—within a year or two.
    — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
  • In those instances does the former have to supersede the latter?
    — David Marchesephoto Illustration By Bráulio Amado, New York Times, 30 July 2021
  • But the needs of the children released from the detention centers superseded all else.
    — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 28 June 2018
  • Once my favorite Instax, the Mini 90 seems to have been superseded by the Mini Evo.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
  • But Mata’s promise could not supersede the hurdles of the last two years.
    — Greg Levinsky, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Playgrounds are allowed to reopen in Stage 4 of the state plan, though local rules supersede it.
    — Ethan May, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 2020
  • And for many homeowners, said Mr. Lundquist, there are reasons to stay in the state that supersede the housing market.
    — New York Times, 28 May 2021
  • Work shouldn’t supersede our care for our bodies and the respect of others’ bodies around us.
    — Marina Gomberg, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The latest charges come in the third superseding indictment against him.
    — NBC News, 8 June 2018
  • Read the full text of the superseding indictment against Trump and our top takeaways from the indictment.
    — Perry Stein, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
  • It can be argued those conversations about the future and what-might-be supersede the present and the games counting on the court day in and day out.
    — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2022
  • One group’s right to protest does not supersede the right of others to participate in a joyous event.
    — Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The deal could be superseded by higher and better offers.
    — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 23 Apr. 2018
  • The jury votes will be tallied, which may or may not completely supersede the televote.
    — Glen Weldon, NPR, 9 May 2024
  • The festival, as a temporary user of the park, does not have the standing to supersede that law and enforce its own ban.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2022
  • However, Trudeau said the military will not be called to action, and the act will not be used to supersede the charter.
    — Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Read the full text of the superseding indictment against Trump and our top takeaways from the indictment.
    — Perry Stein, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Read the full text of the superseding indictment against Trump and our top takeaways from the indictment.
    — Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post, 20 July 2024
  • For most people of good conscience, the value of a human being’s life supersedes that of our dog or a backyard plant.
    — John Hirschauer, National Review, 2 Sep. 2017
  • That opinion was superseded by an order the next month by the 4th Circuit to stay the proceedings, according to court records.
    — Dan Morse, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • National laws supersede a Red Notice—which could be a big break for Ghosn.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2020
  • In January, another superseding indictment accused him of accepting bribes from Daibes in exchange for helping the government of Qatar.
    — Ivana Saric, Axios, 16 July 2024

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