as in exceeding
to go beyond the limit of
the principal overstepped her authority in ordering everyone to remain in the unheated school
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Recent Examples of overstepping
But nearly 80 local and county governments, including Milan Township, challenged it in court, arguing the commission was overstepping its authority.
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the agency is overstepping its authority by unilaterally redefining the legal standard for hemp.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Jean Fisher, an administrator in DHW’s Division of Youth Safety and Permanancy, answered questions lawmakers had about the possibility of courts overstepping in cases of terminating visitations.
—Shannon Tyler
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
McPartlin will play Detective Mike Garner, a pigheaded CRASH detective who quickly shuts Bosch down for overstepping.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The mechanic who changes your oil and mentions that your brake pads are worn is not overstepping.
—Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Sanchez-Lopez’s attorney, however, argues the sheriff is overstepping his authority.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The conflict centers on the City Council adding $13 million to the JAA's budget for developing Cecil Airport, which some view as overstepping its authority.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
The federal and state governments argue that such environmental harm is not real and that the lower court was overstepping its authority.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the agency is overstepping its authority by unilaterally redefining the legal standard for hemp.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Jean Fisher, an administrator in DHW’s Division of Youth Safety and Permanancy, answered questions lawmakers had about the possibility of courts overstepping in cases of terminating visitations.
—Shannon Tyler
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
McPartlin will play Detective Mike Garner, a pigheaded CRASH detective who quickly shuts Bosch down for overstepping.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The mechanic who changes your oil and mentions that your brake pads are worn is not overstepping.
—Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Sanchez-Lopez’s attorney, however, argues the sheriff is overstepping his authority.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The conflict centers on the City Council adding $13 million to the JAA's budget for developing Cecil Airport, which some view as overstepping its authority.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
The federal and state governments argue that such environmental harm is not real and that the lower court was overstepping its authority.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstepping
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The car-sized rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater since 2012, far exceeding its two-year mission plan.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Hiring slowed in April but remained solid, exceeding economists’ expectations, federal government data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The newest member of the Dream became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 50 career double-doubles during Saturday’s season-opening win over the Minnesota Lynx, surpassing a mark previously held by WNBA legend Tina Charles.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Then, in 2017, Tesla mainstreamed the Model S with the more affordable Model 3, surpassing the erstwhile eco-warrior favorite Prius.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Overstepping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstepping. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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