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as in substituting
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 assuming
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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as in seizing
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 taking over
That has been a top priority for Sharma since taking over as chief executive of Xbox in February, an appointment that surprised some industry insiders because of her non-gaming background and previous role leading AI initiatives for the 51-year-old tech giant.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
That move was bigger than a warehouse transaction, with Stord taking over Quiet’s former customer base and many employees moving over to the fulfillment provider.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
The play transferred to Broadway’s Booth Theatre that year, with Lavin replaced by Judith Light and Rachel Griffiths taking over for Marvel.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
The county is taking over day-to-day oversight of the initiative from United Way.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Those who aren’t taking over the whole place and enjoy more of a scene can flit over in the island’s speedboat to neighboring Hurawalhi, with its buzzy bar, big gym, and underwater restaurant.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Thomson led Philadelphia to the 2022 World Series after taking over for Girardi, losing to the Houston Astros in six games.
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Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Denver Mountain Parks will staff the welcome station at Echo Lake and manage the Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area, taking over that role from the Arapaho National Forest.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
Cushing rejoined the board in 2025, taking over Brandon Wright’s seat after his resignation.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
That move was bigger than a warehouse transaction, with Stord taking over Quiet’s former customer base and many employees moving over to the fulfillment provider.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
The play transferred to Broadway’s Booth Theatre that year, with Lavin replaced by Judith Light and Rachel Griffiths taking over for Marvel.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
The county is taking over day-to-day oversight of the initiative from United Way.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Those who aren’t taking over the whole place and enjoy more of a scene can flit over in the island’s speedboat to neighboring Hurawalhi, with its buzzy bar, big gym, and underwater restaurant.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Thomson led Philadelphia to the 2022 World Series after taking over for Girardi, losing to the Houston Astros in six games.
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Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Denver Mountain Parks will staff the welcome station at Echo Lake and manage the Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area, taking over that role from the Arapaho National Forest.
—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
Cushing rejoined the board in 2025, taking over Brandon Wright’s seat after his resignation.
—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking over
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Although research results are mixed, some studies show that substituting other fats in the diet with avocados may result in significant reductions in triglyceride levels.
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That creates the risk of symbolic legislation substituting for meaningful governance.
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People also tend to confuse fragrance intensity with cleanliness, assuming a strong smell means a deeper clean.
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Investors will take riskier positions, assuming the central bank will save them from their own mistakes.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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These stories emphasize that skill, belief, and groundwork are crucial for seizing opportunities, proving that true breakthroughs are built on long-term preparation.
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Cost per wear does the same job for clothing, with one wear standing in for the ounce.
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Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez was allegedly operating the unmanned drone on June 12 in restricted airspace near Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta while standing in a nearby parking area and recording video of the event, federal prosecutors said.
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The executive is no longer simply accepting part of a compensation package.
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That means engaging in deliberate experimentation, accepting some trial and error around service delivery, pricing, workflows, and talent models.
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Japan's Daizen Maeda broke through in the 59th minute, converting feeds from teammates Ayase Ueda and Ritsu Doan.
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Its focus is on converting and owning the datasets, Manish Agarwal, co-founder of Humyn Labs, told CNBC.
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Iqnatural Jamaican Black Castor Oil, my go-to for filling in my thinning edges, is on sale for $10 during Amazon Prime Day.
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Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie.
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Regardless of who is playing quarterback come September, the Vikings need the run game to prevent the quarterback from shouldering too much of the load.
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Yet few took advantage of them, and, in fact, many Amerco workers seemed to gravitate toward shouldering ever more work.
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“Taking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20over. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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