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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
This time, Andre took over the screen, sharing a quick on-camera kiss with Parker, eliciting laughter and cheers from the crowd.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
Before Sayin took over starting duties, WIll Howard quarterbacked Ohio State to a College Football Playoff National Championship last season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Academic performance has improved since Molinar, the current superintendent, took over in October 2024.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
Englund was talking about the director of the second installment, Jack Sholder, who took over directorial duties from Wes Craven for the first sequel.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Neither offense was able to get much going in the remainder of the first half as the defensive lines took over.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Tommy Novak took over third-line center duties from Kindel.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
When the series was ordered, Thompson, who normally focuses on films, stepped aside and Carter took over, re-creating his predecessor’s design on a soundstage but elaborating on it with additional rooms that felt refined yet emotionally detached.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Canes force another turnover After FSU took over a drive at midfield, the Hurricanes got the ball right back.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
Before Sayin took over starting duties, WIll Howard quarterbacked Ohio State to a College Football Playoff National Championship last season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Academic performance has improved since Molinar, the current superintendent, took over in October 2024.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
Englund was talking about the director of the second installment, Jack Sholder, who took over directorial duties from Wes Craven for the first sequel.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Neither offense was able to get much going in the remainder of the first half as the defensive lines took over.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Tommy Novak took over third-line center duties from Kindel.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
When the series was ordered, Thompson, who normally focuses on films, stepped aside and Carter took over, re-creating his predecessor’s design on a soundstage but elaborating on it with additional rooms that felt refined yet emotionally detached.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Canes force another turnover After FSU took over a drive at midfield, the Hurricanes got the ball right back.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took over
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Vinicius Jr started against Valencia on Saturday but was substituted in the 79th minute, at the same time as Kylian Mbappe.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Panko or gluten-free bread crumbs can also be substituted as needed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Later in the shift, Lohrei joined the rush and accepted a pass from Morgan Geekie in the neutral zone.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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She got accepted for one, but then the sellers backed out.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The militants have seized large amounts of weaponry from government forces and demonstrated their ability to use drones, says the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), which analyzes terrorist groups.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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In 2014, after Russia seized Crimea, President Obama imposed sanctions on the individuals and groups responsible for the aggression.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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The guest of honor Sunday was Scott, who stood in the road across Kavanaugh to serve as the event's honorary judge.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Phillips stood in the background as Jena-Lisa Jones detailed how Epstein pressured her to bring high school girls to his house.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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More recently, Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing populist who assumed office in 2019, got along famously with the similarly minded Trump during the last two years of the American president’s first term.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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When preparing to host Thanksgiving, it's assumed that hand towels are going to be a necessity in both the kitchen, powder room, and guest bathrooms.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shakarna grabbed her medication and headed to try to reach her, fearing for her life.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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But like de Blasio did 12 years earlier, Mamdani identified the growing crisis of unaffordability as the city's most pressing problem and grabbed attention − especially from the young and online − by promising to address it.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But on the first play of the series, Virginia’s Kam Robinson stepped in front of a Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass and returned it to the house.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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During a 2020 interview with DJ VLAD, Mack 10 rehashed the near-altercation with Common and reiterated that Fat Joe stepped in to smooth things over.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One exception was best actress co-recipient Kawase Naomi, who appeared bare-shouldered in a dramatic red-and-black gown, a choice perhaps influenced by her many appearances as a director at Cannes, where glamor is a given.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Reave has shouldered a ton of responsibilities for the Lakers this season, starting it without their superstar forward, LeBron James.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Took over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20over. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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