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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
The entity that buys the policy then takes over paying the premiums and collects the money when the death benefit is paid.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Ruxandra Iordache,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
His spat with Moore appears to have been sparked by the governor's criticism of his takeover of Washington, D.C.
—Richard Hall, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In 2025, a familiar name will take over his spot: Brett Kates, a junior and Drew Kates’ younger brother.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
The entity that buys the policy then takes over paying the premiums and collects the money when the death benefit is paid.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
The takeover is expected to generate $400 million in cost synergies over three years.
—Ruxandra Iordache,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
His spat with Moore appears to have been sparked by the governor's criticism of his takeover of Washington, D.C.
—Richard Hall, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Commerce with China does not substitute for the insurance that the United States previously provided.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Hecker said the case should be dismissed and that Abrego Garcia is being coerced into accepting a guilty plea by the prospect of being indefinitely detained in a country halfway across the world, where his safety and liberty would be at threat.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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Not providing the original provenance document is considered unusual in the art world but the objects were accepted regardless, court filings show.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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In total, authorities seized about $3.7 million in Home Depot property, as well as $800,000 in cash.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Suddenly, the Thursday Murder Club seizes an opportunity and leaps from the cold case realm into a very hot murder investigation.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Impeachment is an inherently political act, as historians and legal scholars have long attested; Green takes the long view that measures like his build an engaged opposition capable of facing down what has thus far been an untrammeled seizure of executive power by the far right.—
Chris Lehmann,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit was filed in July 2025, and the claims being brought forth are wrongful death, common law assault and battery, violation and deprivation of Harrell's civil rights and the Fourth Amendment's unreasonable seizure and excessive force use.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Right now, with a 76-57 record, the Cubs stand in first position in the National League Wild Card race.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In another, the two could be seen hugging while standing in the middle of a field, as Cyrus held a guitar and accessorized with a cowboy hat.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Probably safe to assume Leto’s DAMAGED take on the Joker won’t be reappearing in the DCU.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Armadillos are often assumed to be a critter of the wild west, but they can actually be found in several places across the United States, including Indiana.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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The hotel is seeking to demolish the Odd Fellows Building, built in 1897, and an adjacent one-story garage that currently occupy the site at 211, 213 and 215 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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China began occupying Mischief Reef in 1994, initially claiming the area was used to support Chinese fishermen.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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The House is expected to take up its version of the annual appropriations bill for education in early September.—
Michael Vasquez,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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The appropriations bill does not currently include any funding for the immigration proposal, which hasn't yet been filed.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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