Synonyms of takeovers

takeovers

noun

plural of takeover

as in seizures

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seizures
• appropriations
• annexations
• invasions
• expropriations
• usurpations
• preemptions
• occupancies
• sequestrations
• occupations
• arrogations
• confiscations
• grabs
• misuses
• thefts
• assumptions
• embezzlements
• infringements
• repossessions
• piracies
• encroachments
• detainers
• impoundments
• defalcations
• misappropriations
• peculations
• misapplications
• attachments
• ejections
• dispossessions
• trespasses
• despoilments
• deforcements
• preoccupancies
• disfurnishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of takeovers

Each time this happens–Valentino, Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Carolina Herrera had similar takeovers–the reporting and reviews read almost like a connect-the-dots of sorts between the outgoing and the incoming creatives. — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

However, settlers have staged takeovers of other Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Private equity takeovers of doctor groups are stalling Over a dozen states now have laws enhancing their oversight of private equity deals in health care. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026

Fishback and Lozano are running on a pro-law enforcement platform that targets teen takeovers and progressive prosecutors in the state. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

Depending on the plan, monitoring may cover credit activity, financial accounts, investment and retirement accounts, phone takeovers, SIM swaps, utility accounts and other areas where criminals may try to use your identity. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Investigators identified two men in particular who were allegedly coordinating these takeovers through social media, police said. — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Charlotte already has a curfew in place, but police say existing restrictions haven’t been enough to combat the rise in teen takeovers that have disrupted public spaces this summer and, in some cases, turned violent. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026

Once possession of a mere password is no longer sufficient, phishing and other more traditional forms of account takeovers are no longer effective. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026