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
Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Jared Verse will take over as the defensive leader after an incredible rookie year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, House Republicans are weighing a tranche of bills targeting crime that would give the president’s federal takeover of the district a legislative boost.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Operating since 1993, the management changed in 2017, when now-owner Jenny Kwon took over after a six-month work stint.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Jared Verse will take over as the defensive leader after an incredible rookie year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Beer, cocktails and a takeover menu inspired by neighboring restaurant Buckatabon will be available throughout TosaFest.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, House Republicans are weighing a tranche of bills targeting crime that would give the president’s federal takeover of the district a legislative boost.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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Taking the question further, and assuming the Fed capable of the magic that Democrats, Republicans and even libertarians ascribe to it, won’t private capital retreat overcome the Fed substituting itself for the marketplace in the first place?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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For the high court to accept a petition to hear full arguments, four of the nine justices must vote to grant certiorari.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday night, the president asked the Supreme Court to quickly accept and rule on an appeal seeking to overturn the lower court decision.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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That initial investigation led the HPD to obtain a search warrant to seize electronic devices from the property associated with the IP address of the cyber tip, and the department investigated online communications.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition, several firearms and drugs were seized from other residences, according to police.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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In essence, the court approved of what amounted to the INS’s reliance on racial profiling to seize entire workforces without individualized objective facts and rational inferences normally required under the Fourth Amendment for seizures of a person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The video, shot mostly in black and white, opens with Gaga posted on a wall beside dozens of creepy dolls, with the singer emerging with a seizure-like dance that evokes the image of a corpse reanimating.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result, the competition says Google was able to charge higher fees for its service, standing in the way of fair competition since at least 2014.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Around her, a crowd of some 30 people stood in silence.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fire is assumed to have been sparked by lightning.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The building had been occupied the last 41 years by Los Vaqueros, which started in a smaller location nearby.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, it has been funded with a relatively even split of private donations to support its programming, and federal appropriations provided by Congress to support its core operations including the maintenance of the facilities, further underscoring its unique status.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Congress is expected to vote this week on one of its 12 appropriations bills to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2026 and avoid a shutdown.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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