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
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Since taking over from former Bronco Russell Wilson in Week 3, Dart has played largely excellent football in a 2-1 stretch, with wins over the Chargers and Eagles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
This makes this arguably the most significant TV deal since Liberty Media’s takeover as F1’s commercial rights holder in 2017.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The opportunity attracted Welts, who oversaw construction of the Chase Center, as well as Ethan Casson, who took over as Mavs president this summer after serving in the same role with the Timberwolves for nine years.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Since taking over from former Bronco Russell Wilson in Week 3, Dart has played largely excellent football in a 2-1 stretch, with wins over the Chargers and Eagles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Victoria Beckham has enjoyed plenty of press in the UK, with newspapers picking over the revelations in the series, and Netflix executing marketing stunts, such as a takeover of London Underground’s Victoria line.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
This makes this arguably the most significant TV deal since Liberty Media’s takeover as F1’s commercial rights holder in 2017.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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Colorful murals substitute for windows.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An examiner shall have authority to accept such payment from any person authorized by this Act to make an application for listing, and shall issue a receipt for such payment.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Bills have committed 35 penalties, 30 of them accepted for 209 yards.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Unified Government can seize someone’s home in this way if the residents don’t pay all their property taxes for three years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Leveraging geopolitical insights allows businesses to build resilient partnerships and seize emerging opportunities before rivals.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The seizure is the largest forfeiture action sought by the DOJ in history.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shortly before his death, Maka began having brief seizures, so the team began scheduling comprehensive evaluations.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In excerpts from Federline’s book published by the New York Times earlier this week, the 47-year-old claims that one of the couple’s sons allegedly woke up one night to find Spears standing in the doorway holding a knife.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Concert etiquette is on the decline and, at least in my experience, tallest people alive stand in front of me during the show.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So there’s a risk in assuming that there’s somebody guarding the gates and that the technology will only go so far.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, a detailed historical analysis by Nancy Morawetz, Professor of Clinical Law at New York University School of Law, and Natasha Fernández-Silber immigration attorney and researcher, cautions against assuming there is a comprehensive, one-size-fits-all registration system.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ulbrich thought Deablo had enough pass-rushing acumen to be an occasional blitzer and had the speed and length to drop into pass coverage in the middle of the field and occupy a large spot not just on the field but in the vision of the quarterback.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The system has the ability to show warehouse operators how much of the warehouse is occupied, whether products and pallets are in the right location, how storage conditions seem and more.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the appropriation on Wednesday, the Board of Supervisors tapped on Measure W, a ballot measure originally billed as funding for homelessness, to provide funding to various immigration groups.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bill’s defeat in the Senate certainly doesn’t help the argument that the House should come back and hold hearings or votes on appropriations.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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