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
Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
The eatery, nestled on Main Street in downtown Pineville, will take over the former Tega Cay Shore Club spot on Molokai Drive, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The timing of the decision, however, just days before the FCC approved a takeover by Skydance, raised eyebrows across the industry.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Houston superintendent lost his job when the state took over that district in 2023.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
The eatery, nestled on Main Street in downtown Pineville, will take over the former Tega Cay Shore Club spot on Molokai Drive, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The takeover marks the third big transaction in Limoges, in less than one year.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The timing of the decision, however, just days before the FCC approved a takeover by Skydance, raised eyebrows across the industry.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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When tomatoes are not in season, substitute them with a good tomato sauce.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Rossi’s rustiness was evident in the group stage, to the extent that he was substituted at half-time in the 1-1 draw with Peru.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee Thursday to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Scholtes accepted a plea deal that carries a sentence of 20 to 30 years in prison.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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As my daughter’s face paled, and a man in a clown mask stalked the aisles, panic seized my limbs.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cipher at one point recounts Andre’s seizures in Elmira, but later, Doug reveals how Andre persisted inside that prison.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then, at 38 weeks in late September, Wootten had back-to-back seizures.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since then, her standing in the polls has slipped, though partisan loyalties remain deeply entrenched.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While vintage fashion often stands in contrast to fleeting trends, Dand says there’s still an ongoing evolution in how it’s curated.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All the original Hinas on Kele had to assume Jason was toast if new Hina lost, so why not even the score by losing and taking out an original Uli in Shannon instead?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will assume the roles of the golden trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione respectively) beginning in audiobook four and carrying through to the epic conclusion.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing can be done, at this point, about the dubious premise that mainstream Jews and gentiles in 2020s Los Angeles occupy separate social worlds.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Finding effective ways to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, especially those who’ve seen combat, is a worthy cause that has occupied the minds of many researchers over the years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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This pragmatic project expanded the White House's capacity during a period of global crisis and was funded through wartime appropriations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Salaries for some federal employees, including the vast majority of those at the Department of Veterans Affairs, do not come out of appropriations that Congress must approve every year.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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