1
as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break
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2
as in to accept
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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3
as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
students protesting the war took over the college's radio station
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as in seizure
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
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Recent Examples of take over
Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The lawmaker has served as South Dakota's congressional representative since 2019, taking over the seat previously held by Noem.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell panned an invite-only pride event that the team behind the hit musical Hamilton organized in coordination with five Democratic senators on Monday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s takeover of the national cultural center.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Then senators took over the debate, filling the chamber with speeches, while Republicans largely stood aside.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The lawmaker has served as South Dakota's congressional representative since 2019, taking over the seat previously held by Noem.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
While the Giants are currently operating with the idea that Wilson will be the starting quarterback for the year, there has been plenty of buzz brewing about a potential takeover by the 22-year-old.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell panned an invite-only pride event that the team behind the hit musical Hamilton organized in coordination with five Democratic senators on Monday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s takeover of the national cultural center.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Great powers that had relied on gunboat diplomacy to impose their will, meanwhile, had to substitute checkbook diplomacy.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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No liability is accepted by Fairlead Strategies, its officers, employees, affiliates, or partners for any losses that may arise from any use of the information contained herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Her husband Skip Clemmons accepted the award in her honor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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Yemen’s war began when the Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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One media entrepreneur has already seized part of the Fyre opportunity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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The charges arose from what law enforcement officials described as a nationwide operation that also resulted in the seizure of financial accounts, websites and laptops that were used to carry out the fraud.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The wall text dutifully mentions the seizure of these works, which made their way to collectors such as Nelson Rockefeller through the international marketplace.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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At full time, Liam stands in front of the television chanting Dalglish’s name, before the other band members throw United fan Bonehead out of the house.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Trump’s neutral position stood in stark contrast to some in his party, such as Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), who’ve demanded MacDonough be ousted.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act – assuming the version Senate Republicans passed on Tuesday becomes law–would cut the legs out from under the renewable energy industry.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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So in those circumstances the viewer would, of course, assume that that was that real person’s genitals.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Verb
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These words, which fill a popular meme set against the profile of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., occupy our thoughts.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Both occupy lots between Barack Obama Boulevard and South Montgomery Street south of SAP Center.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The original text of the Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act called for the NASA administrator and the Smithsonian to jointly develop a plan for moving Discovery prior to appropriations being made by Congress.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2025
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The new $5 million appropriation from the state is meant to enable UCSD to introduce a public health program at Southwestern as early as next year.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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