preempt
Definitions
Noun
- A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
Verb
- Acquire for oneself before others can do so
- Take the place of or have precedence over
- Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
- Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "preempt".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | preempt | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | preempted | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | preempting | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | preemption | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | preemptive | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | preemptively | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | preempts | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "preempt".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | prompt | 1 | 11 |
| 2 | exempt | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | precepts | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | prep | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | peep | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | precept | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | preempts | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | preempted | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | preemptive | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | preemption | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | preempting | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | pre-emptive | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | preset | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | preemptively | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | reep | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | pret | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | prem | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | pree | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | peet | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | empt | 1 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "preempt" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | preempt it | 1 | 3 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "preempt" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | to preempt | 1 | 3 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "preempt" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "preempt".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 5
Fragments: 7
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Does Federal Law Still Preempt State Standards Relating to Fuel Efficiency?
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Mar 14, 2026 The National Law Review
Oregon Legislature Moves to Opt Out of DIDMCA Preemption for Consumer Finance Loans
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