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as in substitutes
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break
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as in shoulders
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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as in seizes
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
students protesting the war took over the college's radio station
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Recent Examples of takes over
Dial the mode selector over to Sport and the V8 takes over, allowing the electric motor to boost rather than lead your drive experience.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
But then, the authors say, the physics takes over in a highly predictable process.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Marve takes over for Robert Livingston — now with the Denver Broncos — and Marion steps in for Pat Shurmur.
—Pat Graham, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
From that point, the cycle of roaming from beach to pool to spa to catamaran to tennis courts takes over, moving at the speed set entirely by you, the guest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
And also on Untucked… • Alyssa pretty much just takes over Untucked, as is her right.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
While everyone may argue how the infamous snap wouldn't have happened had Peter just stuck to the original plan, his thirst for vengeance takes over.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Sometimes we are overloaded and another grid takes over.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
But then, the authors say, the physics takes over in a highly predictable process.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Marve takes over for Robert Livingston — now with the Denver Broncos — and Marion steps in for Pat Shurmur.
—Pat Graham, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
From that point, the cycle of roaming from beach to pool to spa to catamaran to tennis courts takes over, moving at the speed set entirely by you, the guest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
And also on Untucked… • Alyssa pretty much just takes over Untucked, as is her right.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
While everyone may argue how the infamous snap wouldn't have happened had Peter just stuck to the original plan, his thirst for vengeance takes over.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Sometimes we are overloaded and another grid takes over.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes over
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But no technology substitutes for the human infrastructure, partnerships, and political will that made the old system work.—
Stephanie Psaki,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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It is offered as rationale for below-market compensation, as though mission alignment is a form of currency that substitutes for pay.—
Charles Stanton,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The least productive line of the four against Minnesota was the second unit, but that trio also shoulders significant defensive responsibilities.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Cunningham shoulders the weight of a city thirsty for meaningful basketball.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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While Linda seizes, Bradley makes a break for it on a makeshift raft.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Pending the rest of the weekend’s games, Summit FC stands in eighth place in the NWSL ahead of a 35-day break.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Blaming American negotiators Despite Israel’s displeasure with the emerging agreement, its relatively muted response stands in stark contrast to the fierce campaign Netanyahu waged against the 2015 Iran nuclear deal signed by former President Barack Obama.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Ours is a pay-as-you-go system, and the IRS assumes that your income is received evenly throughout the year, says Mark Luscombe, principal analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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As Bay Area News Group has reported, the county’s plan heavily relies on drawing down county cash reserves and assumes the recovery of millions in vehicle licensing revenues.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Kennedy then pins the snake’s head and grabs it by the mouth, avoiding any potential venomous bites.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Davis grabs two suitcases off the belt, pulls out a handheld computer that looks like an extra-rugged iPad, and scans the bar codes on the luggage tags.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Schmidt then fills in the blanks.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The silver shade covers the shoe’s panels, while black fills in the liner, midsole and branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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Scorsese is the highest-profile filmmaker to embrace the technology roiling many of his Hollywood peers and potentially representing a paradigm shift in how the film industry accepts its use.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Because California accepts and counts large numbers of mail-in ballots after Election Day, final results were not immediately available.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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“Takes over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20over. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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