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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
Celebration planned ahead of match Fans at Henk's are hoping the national team can finally lift a World Cup trophy as the orange invasion takes over North Texas.
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Dawn White, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The track is sung in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, blending Latin pop, K-pop, and Afrobeats; LISA delivers the opening verse, Anitta takes over across all three languages, and Rema rounds it all off with an Afrobeats verse.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
While the Braves visit the Mets this weekend (more on that momentarily), Country Fest takes over Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Clover takes over a lawn when the grass has not been given enough TLC.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 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
Dawn White, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The track is sung in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, blending Latin pop, K-pop, and Afrobeats; LISA delivers the opening verse, Anitta takes over across all three languages, and Rema rounds it all off with an Afrobeats verse.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
While the Braves visit the Mets this weekend (more on that momentarily), Country Fest takes over Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Clover takes over a lawn when the grass has not been given enough TLC.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes over
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No program substitutes for that.—
Desmon Yancy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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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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Pulisic, who shoulders the heaviest load for the USMNT, split two defenders and poked a pass to Weston McKennie, who seemed to be trying to send a cross across the goal.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 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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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 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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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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The phrase assumes that fatness belongs firmly in the past, yet the very need for such a term suggests otherwise.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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My thesis simply assumes that geopolitical risk, tight inventories, and lingering supply disruption keep crude supported enough to prevent a deeper breakdown in energy equities.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Radke grabs a book and hands it to me.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 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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If the bank accepts the notice, the creditor must stop collecting from the survivor.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Takes over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20over. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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