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

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

Citations for impaired driving have also risen, and the department continues to crack down on street takeovers. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 1 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

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

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