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
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to force foreign companies to form joint ventures with local firms to operate within Europe, while also seeking tighter scrutiny over cross-border takeovers.
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Kamil Kowalcze, Bloomberg, 25 Mar. 2026
Street takeovers exploded in popularity during the pandemic as people took advantage of quiet streets to stage massive gatherings and perform car stunts.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Two other North Texas districts are getting new superintendents as a part of state takeovers.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet gas station takeovers are older than social media.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The trend began picking up steam last year as teens sought out safe, group spaces, though many takeovers have quickly descended into chaos.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The overlap in processes for public information release and state takeovers in Texas is a fairly new concept.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The report says the takeovers started as quieter cruising events, but even then, the city government tried to crack down on them.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2026
However, both apps are still susceptible to account takeovers, which can allow someone to access an account on a second phone, paving the way for a hacker to steal access and spy on messages.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Kamil Kowalcze, Bloomberg, 25 Mar. 2026
Street takeovers exploded in popularity during the pandemic as people took advantage of quiet streets to stage massive gatherings and perform car stunts.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Two other North Texas districts are getting new superintendents as a part of state takeovers.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet gas station takeovers are older than social media.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The trend began picking up steam last year as teens sought out safe, group spaces, though many takeovers have quickly descended into chaos.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The overlap in processes for public information release and state takeovers in Texas is a fairly new concept.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The report says the takeovers started as quieter cruising events, but even then, the city government tried to crack down on them.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2026
However, both apps are still susceptible to account takeovers, which can allow someone to access an account on a second phone, paving the way for a hacker to steal access and spy on messages.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takeovers
Noun
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Cycads can be lethally poisonous to dogs due to a toxin called cycasin, which causes abdominal pain, seizures, coma and liver failure.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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There have been several large drug seizures in Puerto Rico in the last few months alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s desire to bundle the bills and amendments together also risks imperiling the appropriations legislation.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Donations to the government are accepted into the Treasury Department – which holds the government's cash – and then disbursed based on congressional appropriations – rules set by Congress about how they can be distributed – just like other federal funds.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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The ringing of the noon bell was first ordered by Pope Callistus III in the 1400s to remind the faithful to pray for protection against the Turkish invasions.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The industry sees dozens of violent attacks a year—kidnappings, home invasions, armed robberies.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Following the 2007 expropriations under Chávez, many of these facilities were nationalized, and then undermaintained and allowed to deteriorate.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Takeovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeovers. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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