1
as in stood in
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in accepted
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in commandeered
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of taken over
False posts in Missouri In the wake of her brother’s death, Paul has taken over as lead plaintiff in the defamation lawsuits against the officials who shared photos of her brother.
—
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
The case was taken over by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
After six years as co-host of CBS Mornings, the 45-year-old journalist has taken over the anchor chair at CBS Evening News, a role once held by the likes of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
As a pilgrimage for generations of Colorado families, business owners, workers and visitors, as Coors put it, the Stock Show continues to stand out with its physical fellowship, and not the impersonal commerce, Zoom calls or social media messaging that have taken over business.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille has taken over the corner space where Killington’s once operated and Beef O’Brady sat before that.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Puma’s Popovic believes unsanctioned races have taken over for run clubs as the best form of community building.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s taken over a century, but chestnut farming is bouncing back.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Bobby Hart, who had taken over the starting right tackle job in recent weeks, suffered groin and ankle injuries in the first quarter Sunday.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
The case was taken over by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
After six years as co-host of CBS Mornings, the 45-year-old journalist has taken over the anchor chair at CBS Evening News, a role once held by the likes of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
As a pilgrimage for generations of Colorado families, business owners, workers and visitors, as Coors put it, the Stock Show continues to stand out with its physical fellowship, and not the impersonal commerce, Zoom calls or social media messaging that have taken over business.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille has taken over the corner space where Killington’s once operated and Beef O’Brady sat before that.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Puma’s Popovic believes unsanctioned races have taken over for run clubs as the best form of community building.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s taken over a century, but chestnut farming is bouncing back.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Bobby Hart, who had taken over the starting right tackle job in recent weeks, suffered groin and ankle injuries in the first quarter Sunday.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken over
Verb
-
That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
-
The King’s tactics in dealing with the unfolding allegations around Andrew have stood in contrast to that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Applications are now being accepted through Locarno Pro until May 6, 2026.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, March 4.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Adam’s girlfriend, Angela, commandeered the kitchen, churning out hundreds of dumplings for dinner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Schwarzenegger commandeered the stage with then-wife Maria Shriver to thank the crowds for the stellar turnout.—
René Guzman,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Cycle 6 winner Dani Evans was heavily pressured by Banks and production to go to a dentist and get her tooth gap filled in or face elimination.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Senior guard Rashad King filled in as a starter like before.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Putin also assumed that a multipolar world would free him from American interference.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
With a 10,000-square foot spa (the first true spa in the region), buzzy bar scene, and stellar restaurants, the property ensures even non-skiers will keep occupied.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Additionally, Putin wants Kyiv to withdraw its forces from the four eastern regions Moscow has occupied but doesn't fully control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Now, the Jacques Pepin Foundation has stepped in to save the year.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
-
So the City of Rancho Cordova stepped in to help by paying to replace it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Historically, White House officials have taken pains to avoid any appearance of being involved in, or directing, criminal investigations undertaken by the Justice Department and the FBI.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
-
The Journal's Mark Reynolds reports on how the two crashes have raised questions about policies that govern motor-vehicle pursuits undertaken by ICE personnel.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Taken over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20over. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
