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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
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
More… By hook or by crook, even with new owners Skydance bound to take over Paramount this year, there will be a fourth Sonic the Hedgehog with the studio dating it for March 19, 2027.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
Richard Hunt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Many had been waiting for hours, hoping to witness a defining moment ushering in a Trumpian takeover of one of the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agencies.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
More… By hook or by crook, even with new owners Skydance bound to take over Paramount this year, there will be a fourth Sonic the Hedgehog with the studio dating it for March 19, 2027.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
The bill is a job killer and would impose a government takeover of the credit card system.
—Richard Hunt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Many had been waiting for hours, hoping to witness a defining moment ushering in a Trumpian takeover of one of the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agencies.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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In some cases, those in power manage to substitute kleptocracy and state violence for administration; for instance, in Venezuela, where first Hugo Chávez and then Nicolás Maduro destroyed a prosperous and functioning state.—
Russell Muirhead,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even more significant, substituting fish was associated with a 28% lower risk and chicken with a 16% lower risk of dementia.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
22 Jan. 2025
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The pair are accused by prosecutors of accepting bribes from David and Andy Duong before the 2022 mayoral election, in the form of $95,000 in direct payments and negative campaign mailers against Thao’s opponent, Loren Taylor.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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All sales are final on purchases made on or after January 30, 2025. Returns can be done for purchases made before January 30, 2025, only until February 12, 2025 Gift cards will be accepted through February 12, 2025.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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When the bride steps away, other women can seize the moment to give the groom a friendly peck.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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When Yardley submitted the manuscript to Macmillan in February 1933, a U.S. marshal seized and impounded it under the Espionage Act of 1917, which prohibited taking secret documents.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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Experts warn this could have a chilling effect on financial institutions and companies, which might fear investigations or severe penalties, including hefty fines, asset seizures, and criminal charges, on companies and individuals making ransom or extortion payments.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms for moderate to severe bird flu infections may also include high fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, altered consciousness and seizures, the CDC says.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Only, while the boys stood in a standard, relaxed posture, Charlotte perfectly performed the footwork for ballet position three.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Alaves holding midfielder Ander Guevara now stood in Yamal’s path and fancied trying his luck, and with so many players crowded around him, Yamal opted to find his team-mate Raphinha in plenty of space out on the left-hand side.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Watkins, who scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season without converting from the spot, has assumed penalty-taking duties this campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Regardless of the merits of those reasons, Republicans should not fall into the trap of assuming that a man who has alienated many of his former friends, family, and allies must therefore be good.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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Historic museums set within ornate palazzos occupy much of the city, such as Palazzo Madama, Turin’s municipal museum of ancient art, and Palazzo Reale di Torino, a 16th-century palace built for the House of Savoy.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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By then, anti-vaccination protesters had occupied the grounds outside Parliament, and Ardern and her family were threatened with violence.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The architect Mark Roy Daniels produced a particularly opulent example of the Spanish Colonial style, which represented an Anglo appropriation of Alta California.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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But much of its billion dollar budget comes from federal appropriations.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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