1
as in to substitute
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 to accept
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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3
as in to seize
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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as in seizure
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
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Recent Examples of take over
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
When the company is doing badly, the first question is whether the new CEO can turn things around (Kelly Ortberg taking over from Dave Calhoun at Boeing).
—Joe Moglia, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
An American pope had always been dismissed as an impossibility, risking the impression of a monopoly takeover by the world’s main superpower.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
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Verb
Denali will take over the operations of the farm’s two facilities — the 75-acre facility in Huntersville and a 162-acre site in Advance, near Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
When the company is doing badly, the first question is whether the new CEO can turn things around (Kelly Ortberg taking over from Dave Calhoun at Boeing).
—Joe Moglia, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
During the investigation, authorities developed information alleging that Damato has been organizing recent street takeovers, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
An American pope had always been dismissed as an impossibility, risking the impression of a monopoly takeover by the world’s main superpower.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
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Operating engineers make $10K United Way donation United Way Northwest Indiana recently accepted a $10,000 donation from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 during a special check presentation ceremony, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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In January, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York sentenced former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to 11 years in prison after he was found to have accepted bribes to take action to benefit the governments of Qatar and Egypt.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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Officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms conducted a search at Ross’ home in Oklahoma and seized materials that were used to build the explosive devices, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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But is Simone now the villain – or simply someone with a tough upbringing who seized an opportunity to secure her future?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This can lead to unwanted complications, such as muscle cramps or seizures.—
Health,
Health,
28 May 2025
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His party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, advocates the broad seizure and redistribution of White land without compensation, a policy that the ANC has long rejected.—
Lydia Polgreen,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Verb
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People stand in front of an Apple store in Beijing, China, on April 9, 2025.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Where do the two sides stand in contract discussions?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Many retirement planners assume a 30-year retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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O’Connell and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown agreed this spring not to assume anything with McCarthy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The Industrialist Facing the Barclays Center, The Industrialist occupies a four-story warehouse reimagined as an artist's sanctuary.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But in 1943, the Germans occupied Athens and began deporting Jews.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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During appearances last week before the House and Senate appropriations committees, Duffy boasted about saving taxpayers nearly $10 billion during the first 100 days of the Trump administration.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Fieldhouse and Mertens estimate that approximately 14 years passes between an appropriation shock and its peak effect on productivity growth.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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