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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2
as in accepted
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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3
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
Though Penn State had a key injury with linebacker Tony Rojas sidelined, Knowles was also outwitted by Neuheisel, who only took over the role for the Bruins earlier this week.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 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
And for Albin, who took over the 49ers after the brief Biff Poggi tenure (6-16 in fewer than two seasons), the turnaround he is tasked with isn’t quite as stark as Golesh’s.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Owners Kathryn and Mike Norris took over the business in 2018, but their love affair with the area began long before then.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 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
And for Albin, who took over the 49ers after the brief Biff Poggi tenure (6-16 in fewer than two seasons), the turnaround he is tasked with isn’t quite as stark as Golesh’s.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Owners Kathryn and Mike Norris took over the business in 2018, but their love affair with the area began long before then.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took over
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is a total of 55 units, 46 of which will be designated as affordable housing with rent starting as low as $469 per month, and Section 8 vouchers are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The man reported to the Sheriff’s Office he had been scammed; the Sheriff’s Office then obtained a warrant and seized $14,120 from the ATM.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Clermont County Dog Warden seized the animals in May.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.—
Sam McDowell
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The relative then spied a dead dog on an interstate nearby, and assumed the canine was Randy since both dogs had the same shading.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have long assumed that dark energy is a constant, unchanging entity.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The incident occurred near 87th Avenue and Van Buren Street when a man grabbed a girl by the arm.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Riddle then grabbed Quirke by the collar and threw him down onto a table before walking off the set with a TMZ championship belt.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sikhs for Justice, an activist group, stepped in to cover funeral costs and pledged $100,000 in humanitarian aid for the victims’ families.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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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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Together, Guerrero and Bichette shouldered the Blue Jays through a rebuild.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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“Took over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20over. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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