1
as in stood in
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 commandeered
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 taken over
Daniel Jones has taken over as the team's starting quarterback and has been playing at an MVP level to begin the year.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Billionaire mega-donors and their puppet politicians have taken over our state and our country, rigging the system for themselves.
—Olivia Osteen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
The engineering professor is steadfast that nearly all jobs will be taken over by AI—even most of the ones that have a special human touch, like teachers and car drivers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
New faces Manager-wise, Andree Jeglertz has joined Manchester City from the Danish national team and Martin Ho has taken over at Tottenham Hotspur, replacing Robert Vilahamn.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Flood held a town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, that followed a pattern of other recent Republican town halls in getting taken over by hostile citizens.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Billionaire mega-donors and their puppet politicians have taken over our state and our country, rigging the system for themselves.
—Olivia Osteen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
The engineering professor is steadfast that nearly all jobs will be taken over by AI—even most of the ones that have a special human touch, like teachers and car drivers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
New faces Manager-wise, Andree Jeglertz has joined Manchester City from the Danish national team and Martin Ho has taken over at Tottenham Hotspur, replacing Robert Vilahamn.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Flood held a town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, that followed a pattern of other recent Republican town halls in getting taken over by hostile citizens.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken over
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There, two fathers – one waiting on his son’s remains; another expecting his son’s embrace, stood in a uniquely Israeli moment of paradox, suspended between grief and joy.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 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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Because once peaceful protest is accepted as terrorism, every crowd becomes a potential battlefield and every citizen a suspect.—
Alexis Coe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The designer only accepted about 20 orders at that time and allowed for minor alterations to each piece.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is a First World War U-boat that somehow glides from underneath Lake Michigan all the way to Croatia, commandeered by its captain, post-Armistice, for new and clandestine uses.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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After the war, the Allies commandeered Volkswagen production and got the show back on the road in 1945.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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At this rate, the entire lake could be filled in less than 350 years.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Johnson sought to tamp down the criticism from Greene at the time, saying she simply hadn’t been filled in, as those discussions take place in specific committees.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s one of the key findings of a major audience survey undertaken by the BBC as part of preparations to renew its operating agreement, known as the Royal Charter.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The college, opened in May, is the largest investment ever undertaken by the NIFRS and is a training centre for all NIFRS employees, offering the chance for the next generation of firefighters of Northern Ireland to train.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The blackout at the power plant, occupied by Russian forces since the early days of the war, marked the tenth time the site lost connection to the grid since the military conflict began, according to the IAEA.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Experts recommend short initial departures, avoiding dramatic exits or returns, and providing mentally stimulating toys or food puzzles to keep canines occupied.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hat tips go to left tackle Jaylon Moore — who stepped in for Josh Simmons at the last minute, against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league — and, of course, Kelce.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Austin Schlottman stepped in and the line didn’t miss a beat.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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On the play Warner got hurt, the 49ers were missing a right defensive end, and coaches mistakenly assumed practice-squad call-up Trevis Gipson stayed on the field to fill that role after racing down on kickoff coverage and making the initial hit on a tackle.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Taken over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20over. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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