1
as in substituted
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 accepted
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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as in seized
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 took over
As a child in Cuba, Mike Fernandez watched as his teachers were replaced with government instructors, books vanished from classroom shelves and ultimately, Communist Party officials took over his dad's tiny sandwich stand.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Overnight, an Arizona Forestry incident management team took over search and rescue efforts, said a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Two years later, Andy Reid took over in Kansas City.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
After John Woodward Jenkins’ death in 1890, John Wesley, took over as president, with his brothers, Frederick and Clifford, as vice president and secretary-treasurer.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The year after appearing in The Faculty, Stewart took over hosting duties on The Daily Show, turning the series into a massive, Emmy-winning success.
—Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Not long after Rock Holdings took over, the industry grew more challenging.
—Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Fired for the wrong reason, in 1999, Steve took over quite possibly the worst program in America — San Diego State.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Junior Rowan Merryman took over for Belliard at quarterback.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Overnight, an Arizona Forestry incident management team took over search and rescue efforts, said a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Two years later, Andy Reid took over in Kansas City.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
After John Woodward Jenkins’ death in 1890, John Wesley, took over as president, with his brothers, Frederick and Clifford, as vice president and secretary-treasurer.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The year after appearing in The Faculty, Stewart took over hosting duties on The Daily Show, turning the series into a massive, Emmy-winning success.
—Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Not long after Rock Holdings took over, the industry grew more challenging.
—Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Fired for the wrong reason, in 1999, Steve took over quite possibly the worst program in America — San Diego State.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Junior Rowan Merryman took over for Belliard at quarterback.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took over
Verb
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When left-hander Anthony Banda entered for the eighth inning on Thursday, Melvin substituted Eldridge for Wilmer Flores.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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In February’s 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ibrahima Konate was booked in the 31st minute, but lasted until half-time, when he was substituted for Jarell Quansah.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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For the counts on which she was convicted, jurors essentially accepted the actions depicted in that reenactment, accounting for the first two felony charges.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The good vibes, the kudos, the opportunities seized.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The boost would be short-lived, as the Shamrocks seized the momentum back with a strong defensive response and took possession over at the Spartans’ 29-yard line.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The big right-hander stood in Toronto’s home clubhouse with a smile at the start of September.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Speakers stood in the bed of a pickup truck and shouted into a bullhorn before the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums led the march to the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Omarion Hampton, a first-round draft pick from the University of North Carolina, assumed the lead back duties.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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His is the talent too easily taken for granted, the excellence assumed, always there.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In front of reporters, the agent grabbed the crying woman by the arms before shoving her to the wall and then downward.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to the complaint filed by detectives, Dials grabbed a handgun that belonged to Sean Perrin, 31, off the bedroom floor, placing it between the mattress and the wall before the two went to bed, the Dispatch reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her father's older siblings stepped in to take care of Nichols' birth siblings, while her grandmother and another aunt were entrusted with her care.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, Tagovailoa dropped back to pass and looked for Jaylen Waddle when linebacker Terrel Bernard stepped in front of the pass and picked him off.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Careful not to wake the children, Michelle shouldered her pack and tiptoed out the front door.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Running back Rhamondre Stevenson delivered a lackluster chip block on the strip-sack, but Campbell shouldered the blame when speaking with reporters postgame.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Took over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20over. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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