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
Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
In December, McMullen's quest to take over Albertsons was blocked by two court orders and Albertsons pulled out of the deal, the Enquirer reported.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The big picture: An MPD takeover would be a dramatic power consolidation.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Still, for the moment, the chances of the current rebel alliance taking over Kinshasa seem slim.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
In December, McMullen's quest to take over Albertsons was blocked by two court orders and Albertsons pulled out of the deal, the Enquirer reported.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
Rangers have appointed former captain Barry Ferguson as interim manager until the end of the season — but no long-term appointments will be made until the takeover is complete.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The big picture: An MPD takeover would be a dramatic power consolidation.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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The Broncos extended their lead to as many as 35 points with 5 minutes remaining before Rice substituted liberally.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2025
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If passed, the bill would extend a pilot program allowing aides who meet the criteria, in addition to assistant teachers, to substitute for a teacher during a child care center’s arrival and departure times.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Hamas had refused to accept a proposal from Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, which would extend the ceasefire to April 20, through both the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Israel cut off all aid and other supplies to Gaza on Sunday to pressure Hamas to accept a new proposal to extend the first phase of the cease-fire.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The seizures were part of operations conducted by the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force, co-led by the Department of Cannabis Control.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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These difficulties led to the seizure of his luxury items in an April 2024 raid on his home in Lake Worth Beach, Florida.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sources told officers that those participating in the event had been standing in a line as part of the initiation process when Wilson reportedly collapsed, per the station.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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After a brief back and forth, Birt, who was standing in for the absent board president Charles Randklev, called for a 10-minute recess.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grew 6.6 percent to €528 million ($571 million) when assuming constant exchange rates.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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So until another shoe drops — assuming there will be another shoe — this deal feels somewhat incomplete for the Penguins.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The property occupies a sizable 7,500-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Oleksandr Prokudin, head of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, which was mostly occupied by Russia early in the war but later partially retaken by Ukrainian forces, said three years of war had hardened his countrymen to the ups and downs of the fight to survive.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Some Democrats prefer a plan that would see the passage of a shorter stopgap measure to allow completion of work on full-year appropriations bills.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs contend that the Department failed to follow proper rulemaking procedures and ignored congressional mandates in the most recent education appropriations bill.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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