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

Bloys is a near 25-year veteran of HBO who has steered TV’s most prestigious brand through choppy waters and three massive corporate takeovers in eight years. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Existing account takeovers and other fraud can happen without a new credit check. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

London — The Kremlin has moved to seize the Russian assets of Nestlé and French retailer Auchan amid a broader nationalization drive that has seen a surge in government takeovers of private companies. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Irvine’s wide streets for years have provided a prime location for speeding, street racing and takeovers, authorities say. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

By doing so, campuses get a two-year exemption from state takeovers, meaning a campus can get up to seven F ratings in a row and still not be subject to a takeover. — Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

Dozens of cars and hundreds of people blocked intersections as more street takeovers were held overnight, this time on the south and west sides. — Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

The Dior Spa in Venice follows pop-up spas and takeovers at other properties, including the popular industry hangout, the Beverly Hills Hotel. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Those conversations were spearheaded by headline events including the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on the light rail in South End and teen takeovers. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026