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
Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Clarkson’s Farm maker Expectation has taken over producing from BBC Studios for the new show.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 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
Walter, one of the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will now take over as the majority owner of the Lakers.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Clarkson’s Farm maker Expectation has taken over producing from BBC Studios for the new show.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 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.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Herrera had already been substituted after going off injured in the 20th-minute and was shown a straight red card when the referee was informed of his behaviour.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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In May, multiple justices recused themselves from deciding whether to accept an appeal involving alleged plagiarism in books published by Penguin Random House.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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The site accepts submissions of other pre-AI content sources through its Tumblr page.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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The same year, Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy, holding 66 Americans hostage for 444 days.—
Sharyl Attkisson,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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The seizures allowed the receiver to return some assets to clients.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Newport police declined to provide more information about the seizure.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
20 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
Verb
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Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Earlier this year, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria fired Chief Operating Officer Eric Dargan and personally assumed those day-to-day city responsibilities.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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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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The top eight prize money spots are occupied by European clubs and of the $741m allocated, $424.5m (57 per cent) has gone to UEFA clubs.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Critics have complained that the maneuver was a way for the council to work around a charter requirement that requires appropriations of more than 1.5% of the budget to be a separate referendum question.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2025
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Olivia Heller/The Hustle Viewers accused her of everything from overconsumption to hoarding to appropriation.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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