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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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
Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The 56-seat spot will take over the location of Ella’s American Kitchen, bringing the Mexican Pacific Coast right to San Francisco in a nod to Laura’s heritage.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Just as the takeover did not bring about immediate dominance, neither has the inaugural trophy engendered an immediate dynasty.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Verb
After another performer approached Brian Pillans about eventually taking over the role of Santa at a local event, the couple decided to explore the idea together.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The 56-seat spot will take over the location of Ella’s American Kitchen, bringing the Mexican Pacific Coast right to San Francisco in a nod to Laura’s heritage.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
After all, most focus was on news from the WBD board later in the earnings day that David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance’s best and final takeover offer for the company was superior to Netflix, leading the streamer to bow out of the bidding.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Just as the takeover did not bring about immediate dominance, neither has the inaugural trophy engendered an immediate dynasty.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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At their Tuesday meeting, council will weigh the resolution accepting the petition's withdrawal, greenlighting the development of that annexation policy, and putting a stay on future annexation applications.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That’s due to an Oklahoma law that requires anyone who accepts such an appointment to sign a pledge not to run for the post in the next election.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gil Messing, the Chief of Staff of Check Point, an Israeli cybersecurity company, said the FBI seizing the Handala site would help combat the perception of Iran’s cyber ability.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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So, when Ozzie (Kyle Bary), a former child star, finds himself in a heap of trouble, Jax seizes the opportunity to spice up her daily routine.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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In comparing department data from 2024 to 2025, Chamberlain said APD has recorded a 197% increase in fentanyl seizures, more than 600% increase in heroin seizures, a nearly 930% spike in the seizure of meth and an almost 80% increase in drug arrests.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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That specter continues to reverberate through that first Chiefs Super Bowl roster, from which 12 had died by their early 70s, suffering from such issues as cancer, heart problems, seizures and various forms of dementia.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Therefore, the Jazz pose the biggest threat of standing in the Mavericks’ way in the race for fifth place.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Outside the car window a vivid tropical sun set on Florida, Gary’s craggy, sunglassed profile standing in relief.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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This assumes the ability to accelerate exports to more than 7 million barrels a day in the second half of the year, alongside higher payments from Aramco due to elevated crude prices.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Many people would assume the email must be legitimate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Overlooking the holy North Indian city of Rishikesh (where the Beatles visited in the sixties) and the Ganga river, the spa occupies 100 acres of the palace estate of the local Maharaja.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The property occupies a lot of 5,400 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Donations to the government are accepted into the Treasury Department – which holds the government's cash – and then disbursed based on congressional appropriations – rules set by Congress about how they can be distributed – just like other federal funds.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Schumer introduced a bill to solely fund TSA, suspending Senate rules and advancing it through the Rules Committee, which doesn’t handle appropriations legislation.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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