- present tense form of supersede (3rd person singular).
supersedes
Example Sentences
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District Judge Rodney Smith, a Trump appointee, said that the Epstein Files Transparency Act supersedes the normal bar on making the materials public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
Like all service members, he has an obligation to the Constitution and the rule of law that supersedes following the orders of superiors.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2025
The Webb certainly supersedes Hubble in every respect.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2024
A spokesperson said: “The latest walking route assessment takes account of the most up to date information relating to the locality and supersedes an historical assessment.”
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
Sometimes the romantic love element supersedes the intrigue and horrors, but oftener the horrors have full sway.
From Tragedy by Ashley H. Thorndike
