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
Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to taking over Arrowhead for the games, FIFA will use plenty of space in the Truman Sports Complex parking lot.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
After the first downtown takeover two weeks ago, community violence intervention groups vowed to expand sports programs to keep teens active and engaged during the warmer months.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Kim Jong Il took over power after his father and state founder Kim Il Sung died in 1994.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to taking over Arrowhead for the games, FIFA will use plenty of space in the Truman Sports Complex parking lot.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
In Hyde Park, residents say the March 30 takeover lasted for hours late into the night.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
After the first downtown takeover two weeks ago, community violence intervention groups vowed to expand sports programs to keep teens active and engaged during the warmer months.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Vanilla creme was substituted during the notorious banana shortage of World War II.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The original complaint claims the airport violated federal grant assurances connected to more than $1 million the county accepted since 2022, when the effective ban on ultralights began.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because this energy is centered in Scorpio and Cancer, we’re blessed with the depth of soul needed to accept the true needs of others and ourselves.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the search warrant, investigators went through the home and reported seizing 13 blue capsule pills marked R3060.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC who is rarely shy on any media topic, seized on the issue of accessible sports rights in a post on X earlier this year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says, early Sunday afternoon, other inmates at the open pod alerted deputies that an inmate was having what looked like a seizure.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That's where a court battle is playing out between Sheriff Chad Bianco, a prominent election denier running for governor, and Democrats who say a seizure of more than 60,000 ballots from a prior election is a political stunt that undermines public trust in voting.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Rising sea level and advancing coastal erosion have left entire neighborhoods standing in the surf in communities like Buxton and Rodanthe.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Later on Tuesday, videos emerged on social media depicting Iranians standing in a chain in front of the Kazeroon power plant, waving the Iranian flag.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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All of this is assuming the team actually takes part, which Iranian officials called into question because of the country's war with the United States and Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Caterpillar veteran Kyle Epley was promoted to CFO effective May 1, at which time Bonfield will assume an advisory role.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For a more exclusive experience, there’s also The Reserve, which offers a quieter, hotel-within-a-hotel experience that occupies the top floors of the East Tower and features a private VIP entrance, an expansive lounge, and upgraded amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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That’s roughly double what the women who occupy the second and third spots on that list have made.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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This year’s White House document is intended to provide a road map from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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This year's White House document is intended to provide a roadmap from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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