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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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
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Discover disease-resistant roses that smell good, zinnias that don’t get powdery mildew, and spirea that won’t take over your backyard.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Edgewell Personal Care — Shares jumped more than 14% following a Bloomberg News report, citing people familiar, that said the consumer goods company rejected an unsolicited takeover offer at $30 a share from private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners.
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Sarah Min,fred Imbert,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Brockermeyer took over as Miami’s center and performed admirably.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Discover disease-resistant roses that smell good, zinnias that don’t get powdery mildew, and spirea that won’t take over your backyard.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Noun
Jessie Fuentes chaired a hearing focused on large teen gatherings, also known as teen takeovers, with actual teenagers as the main focus.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Edgewell Personal Care — Shares jumped more than 14% following a Bloomberg News report, citing people familiar, that said the consumer goods company rejected an unsolicited takeover offer at $30 a share from private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners.
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Sarah Min,fred Imbert,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
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Pulisic has not played since being substituted at halftime in the win over Paraguay after feeling discomfort in his left calf.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
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Not ready to accept a blowout loss, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmić lands one in the net in stoppage time!
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The United States entered the conflict seeking to eliminate Iran’s leverage, constrain its regional influence, and force it to accept strict limits on its nuclear program.
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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So far this year, 17 tons of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, have been seized in the Pacific region – more than three times the total across the whole of last year, according to the Australian Federal Police.
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The cocaine seizure follows a string of other major drug busts in Australia.
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During one trip home from the doctor, his wife had a seizure that depleted her portable oxygen tank.
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Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
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The actor looked lovingly at his wife as the two stood in front of a white church with a red door.
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Sweden loses key piece The first half was a sloppy slugfest as both teams tried to use their physicality to assume control.
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John Murphy, president and chief financial officer, will assume the responsibilities in the interim, according to an announcement.
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The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck.
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Law enforcement also linked Sanchez-Munoz to a June 11 shooting in which a vehicle occupied by an adult and a child was hit by gunfire in the area of Seventh Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
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In 2022, Lake County was awarded a $122 million appropriation from the state agency, earmarked for regional stormwater initiatives to reduce flooding.
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In a systemic crisis, Congressional appropriation—taxpayer money—backstops that fund.
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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