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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
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.
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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
Argentine head coach Sebastian Beccacece, who took over from Felix Sanchez in August 2024, has overseen a run of 10 games without a defeat — the longest unbeaten sequence in Ecuador’s history.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Ten different players caught passes from Beck, including Malachi Toney with six for 80 yards and Daniels with five for 73 yards (including the two touchdowns) before Emory Williams took over starting on Miami’s second drive of the third quarter.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
That duty continued when Ray Shero took over as the Devils’ GM in May 2015.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Junior Rowan Merryman took over for Belliard at quarterback.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Argentine head coach Sebastian Beccacece, who took over from Felix Sanchez in August 2024, has overseen a run of 10 games without a defeat — the longest unbeaten sequence in Ecuador’s history.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Ten different players caught passes from Beck, including Malachi Toney with six for 80 yards and Daniels with five for 73 yards (including the two touchdowns) before Emory Williams took over starting on Miami’s second drive of the third quarter.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
That duty continued when Ray Shero took over as the Devils’ GM in May 2015.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 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
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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
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Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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The government estimated that the organization accepted more than $2 billion in wagers while RED44 was operational.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The board accepted their resignations at the September meeting.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, reporter and friend Erin Andrews seized the opportunity to ask about his recent engagement.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Allen punctuated the drive with a 6-yard touchdown scamper, as the Fishermen seized a 7-0 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An old rectory, Churchgate House, stood in for the home of Isobel (Penelope Wilton) and Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens).—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Three months ago, manager John Schneider stood in the cavernous hallway outside Yankee Stadium’s road clubhouse.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In compliance with the restraining order, eight seconds of footage featuring the tape were edited out of the film, and Centro Asturiano management was assured that the producers assumed full liability, per the Tampa Bay Times.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fire is assumed to have been triggered by a lightning strike.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then the Fed stepped in with a bold half-point rate cut to stave off further weakening.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, joined the band this summer after the Foos parted ways with Josh Freese, who had stepped in after the 2022 death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Cali sighed, too, then shouldered her bag.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Took over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20over. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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