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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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:
Using ‘National Security’ Excuse to Preempt State and Local Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable Would Be Bad Law and Policy
Apr 16, 2026 Center for Progressive Reform
Apr 16, 2026 Center for Progressive Reform
Second Circuit Rules New York Interest-on-Escrow Law is Preempted by National Bank Act
May 6, 2026 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
May 6, 2026 Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Partisan politics could preempt early rejection of cut-heavy GOP budget plan
May 5, 2026 Arizona Capitol Times
May 5, 2026 Arizona Capitol Times
Round Two in Cantero: New Cert Petition Seeks Supreme Court Resolution of Mortgage Escrow Interest Circuit Split regarding National Bank Act Preemption
May 27, 2026 Consumer Finance Monitor
May 27, 2026 Consumer Finance Monitor