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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
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.
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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
Both began their rallies on the far turn and took over deep in the stretch.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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
By the time Bob took over concessions at Bryant-Denny, the dogs were almost as entrenched in Bama lore as houndstooth hats.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Horner ended up getting fired, and Mekies took over as team principal, leading the team during the Hungarian Grand Prix right before the summer break.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Instincts took over at that exact moment, building the bridge for a bigger performance.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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
Both began their rallies on the far turn and took over deep in the stretch.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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
By the time Bob took over concessions at Bryant-Denny, the dogs were almost as entrenched in Bama lore as houndstooth hats.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Horner ended up getting fired, and Mekies took over as team principal, leading the team during the Hungarian Grand Prix right before the summer break.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Instincts took over at that exact moment, building the bridge for a bigger performance.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took over
Verb
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In addition, Levi products can easily be substituted for other brands.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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And down 7-0 after the Twins added on against Matsui in the seventh, the Padres substituted liberally.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition, several firearms and drugs were seized from other residences, according to police.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Local, national and global media outlets this week seized on the opportunity to report Zuckerberg's lawsuit against Meta.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Ronny stood in the doorway with a suitcase.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fire is assumed to have been sparked by lightning.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Normally, such readers are assumed to be older.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Twenty-four hours later, Ohtani entered the visiting clubhouse in Baltimore and grabbed his glove.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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During the argument, Martin grabbed a hammer from Lawson that Lawson had been using to repair a patio door and raised it above his head in a striking motion, Lawson said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The complaint states Wallace could not answer questions during an open hearing before the Joint Budget Committee and Profiri stepped in to testify.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Missouri State Tax Commission stepped in to require the county to increase assessed property values for all homes.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To be a real man, according to this content, young adolescent boys are expected to be tall and broad-shouldered with bulging biceps, pronounced trapezius muscles, and washboard abs.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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Part of these costs is being shouldered by home insurers, who have paid millions in claims in recent years to policyholders affected by hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding across the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Took over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20over. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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