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as in substituted
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 seized
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 took over
Breslin died in 2006, according to previous Bee reporting, and her family took over the restaurant in her stead.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
His name took over for the previous branding, and the company reportedly made 390 different colorways for Frazier to play in.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are strengthening their grip on the National League playoff picture, posting one of baseball's best records since Don Mattingly took over as manager and emerging as a legitimate World Series contender.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
This was a year before the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 took over Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance nearby.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Boyd pitcher Colton Patton took over on the mound in the ninth inning, slamming the door and securing the title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2026
After spending 11 months gathering evidence, interviewing two dozen tearful girls and their parents, then being stonewalled by state prosecutors and attacked in the media, they were then ostracized by federal prosecutors, who took over the case in early 2007.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Webb began the night calling his own pitches via the PitchCom, but Susac took over around the third or fourth inning.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Madix took over hosting duties in 2024.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
His name took over for the previous branding, and the company reportedly made 390 different colorways for Frazier to play in.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are strengthening their grip on the National League playoff picture, posting one of baseball's best records since Don Mattingly took over as manager and emerging as a legitimate World Series contender.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
This was a year before the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 took over Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance nearby.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Boyd pitcher Colton Patton took over on the mound in the ninth inning, slamming the door and securing the title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2026
After spending 11 months gathering evidence, interviewing two dozen tearful girls and their parents, then being stonewalled by state prosecutors and attacked in the media, they were then ostracized by federal prosecutors, who took over the case in early 2007.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Webb began the night calling his own pitches via the PitchCom, but Susac took over around the third or fourth inning.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Madix took over hosting duties in 2024.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took over
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After the United States capped off its 4-1 victory, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino shed light on why the star was substituted.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Another rule approved by the IFAB to help with the pace of the games states that players being substituted out will have 10 seconds to leave the pitch once the board marking the move is shown or the referee signals the change.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The Boston Police Department (BPD) said the pair made several passes by the stand before approaching and asking whether Apple Pay was accepted.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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California also allows ballots, if postmarked by election day, to be accepted up to a week after polls close — though that policy may soon be forced to change depending how the Supreme Court rules on a case challenging ballots arriving after election day.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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During the operation, officials seized multiple amounts of drugs and several boxes containing fireworks.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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On Monday, Hilton still stood in second place behind Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra, but his lead over billionaire Tom Steyer had narrowed to about 5 percentage points, and the outcome was still uncertain.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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This year, the United Arab Emirates was told its gas leaks less methane than everyone had assumed.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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When Perimenopause Actually Starts A February 2025 study in npj Women’s Health by UVA Health and Flo Health found perimenopausal symptoms starting much earlier than commonly assumed.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench, Erica Wheeler scored 10 and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Gilmore, who stepped in as chief investment officer in the summer of 2024, directs a staff of more than 300 while facing scrutiny from politicians, union leaders, environmentalists, taxpayer groups and the media.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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That’s when Eddie Ritchie stepped in and delivered.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Steyer shouldered 63% of that total sum.—
Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Almost immediately, these two have been joined at the hip and have shouldered much of the talk of the Canadiens’ bright future that began one year later when the franchise plummeted to the bottom of the standings and began a rebuild under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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