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 |
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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 |
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Words that are statistically associated with "preempt" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "preempt".
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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:
Moratoriums and Federal Preemption of State Artificial Intelligence Laws Pose Serious Risks
Nov 19, 2025 Center for American Progress
Nov 19, 2025 Center for American Progress
OCC Finalizes Rules Confirming Preemption of State Mortgage Interest-on-Escrow Laws
May 19, 2026 Consumer Finance Monitor
May 19, 2026 Consumer Finance Monitor
EPIC Urges FTC to Abandon Misleading Guidance Suggesting Consumer Protection Laws Preempt State AI Regulations
Jul 31, 2026 EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center
Jul 31, 2026 EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center