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 Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
In December 2023, Morita and Wrenn approached Gonzalez-Mora to collaborate and take over Hex’s space at night, after the chef had left El Toro Bruto at Resident Culture after two years.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
TikTok and Instagram were awash with videos accusing Heard of faking tears in an algorithmic takeover similar to the one against Lively seen this past summer.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
In 1494, Francesco's second son Ludovico Sforza, (also known as Ludovico il Moro), took over rulership of Milan and called on various artists to decorate the castle.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
In December 2023, Morita and Wrenn approached Gonzalez-Mora to collaborate and take over Hex’s space at night, after the chef had left El Toro Bruto at Resident Culture after two years.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
This isn't the first time the U.S. has considered a takeover of Greenland.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
TikTok and Instagram were awash with videos accusing Heard of faking tears in an algorithmic takeover similar to the one against Lively seen this past summer.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
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The 28-year-old England international has not completed a full 90 minutes in the league once this season and has been substituted more times (14) than any of his team-mates.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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If that is not possible, for financial or practical reasons, could the risky component be substituted with something less dangerous to employees?Borislav "Bobby" Marinov, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests that validation helps people feel understood and accepted, and can even defuse intense emotions.Angela Haupt, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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Second, the pre-trial discovery reforms to accelerate the process and help defendants make informed decisions whether to accept a plea deal or mount a defense have failed.Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's seizure of Crimea, combined with his ambitious modernization program for Russia's armed forces, had to change how the U.S. government viewed Moscow.Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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In Kansas City, just one seizure last year netted enough fentanyl to potentially kill more than 5 million people.Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Some riders will end up standing in the vestibules and aisles.Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Before then, Jackson and Allen stand in each other’s ways.Peter Sblendorio, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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During a family dinner, OP's father assumed the baby would be named after OP's late stepmother.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps best known as the founder of A Bathing Ape and a streetwear pioneer in Japan, Nigo assumed the creative helm of Kenzo in September 2021.Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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During the week of its premiere the bottom spot on Nielsen’s streaming originals list was occupied by The Great British Baking Show, which was viewed for 382 million minutes meaning that Skeleton Crew came to less than that.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Today, grizzly bears occupy only 4% of their former range, which included much of the Rocky Mountain Region, extended up into western and central Canada and northern Mexico, according to environmental nonprofit WildEarth Guardians.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Yee-Wallace questioned whether the remaining damages — the punitive damages — would come from a state Department of Administration fund or Boise State’s general appropriations.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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Anderson gave us the Puzzle bag, the Gate bag, and a celebrated high-fashion appropriation of the humble market tote.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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