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
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Recent Examples of takeovers
The trio developed a reputation for aggressive takeovers of companies, most notably the now-legendary raid on the Kremenchuk steel plant in 2006.
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Olena Loginova, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Kenvue shareholders will own about 46% in what is one of the largest corporate takeovers this year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Either way, the results can be detrimental - account takeovers, data theft, ransom demands, or widespread business compromise.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Though the families once wielded far-reaching control within New York City, their influence—and membership—have been buffeted since the 1980s by corporate takeovers and prosecutions, according to experts.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Other districts, such as El Paso ISD and Beaumont ISD, have also gone through takeovers.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
This simple step can prevent account takeovers and gives you peace of mind.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Both Wu and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey have denounced the recent street takeovers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
In recent weeks, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Common Council members signaled an intent to pass legislation as police reported responding to hundreds of takeovers this year.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Olena Loginova, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Kenvue shareholders will own about 46% in what is one of the largest corporate takeovers this year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Either way, the results can be detrimental - account takeovers, data theft, ransom demands, or widespread business compromise.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Though the families once wielded far-reaching control within New York City, their influence—and membership—have been buffeted since the 1980s by corporate takeovers and prosecutions, according to experts.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Other districts, such as El Paso ISD and Beaumont ISD, have also gone through takeovers.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
This simple step can prevent account takeovers and gives you peace of mind.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Both Wu and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey have denounced the recent street takeovers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
In recent weeks, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Common Council members signaled an intent to pass legislation as police reported responding to hundreds of takeovers this year.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takeovers
Noun
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Rain placed her body on top of River to try and stop his seizures.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The investigation stems from two prior drug trafficking seizures earlier this month, the DA’s office said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The benefit reductions for November are temporary, and SNAP recipients are expected to receive full benefits once the government shutdown ends and regular appropriations have been approved.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The contingency plan says nearly all of those employees who continue to work will be paid using sources other than annual appropriations, which are on hold during the shutdown.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cheney wielded more power as second in command than any before him, especially during the 9/11 attacks, ensuing invasions and years-long wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This was legitimized as a way to protect the country from further invasions – which the French were constantly threatening to do.—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Land expropriations will also be authorized.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Takeovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeovers. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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