Preempted Synonyms

To cause to be busy or in use
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. occupied
  2. monopolized
  3. engaged
Take the place of or have precedence over
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. seized
  2. obtained
  3. usurped
  4. taken
  5. displaced
  6. sequestered
  7. appropriated
  8. arrogated
  9. commandeered
  10. acquired
  11. confiscated
  12. assumed
  13. bumped
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Preempted Sentence Examples

  • Perhaps Quinn and Martha preempted us.

  • Monday had been their original preference but pro football on T.V. had preempted their trysts.

  • The exact date of discovery is not known; but early records show it to have been preempted by a Dr Adams in 1812 for the manufacture of saltpetre, and his vats and hoppers are still to be seen.

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