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
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The deputy prime minister, Choi Sang-mok, who is also the finance minister, took over.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The party has since succeeded in pushing through a revised version of the law—a vital step on its path toward an Orban-style takeover of the state, with the Kremlin’s tacit approval.
—Christian Caryl, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Kings promoted assistant coach Doug Christie to take over as the interim for now and will likely do a full search for a replacement over the offseason.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The deputy prime minister, Choi Sang-mok, who is also the finance minister, took over.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the foundations for this creator takeover of political messaging were propped up nearly a decade ago.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The party has since succeeded in pushing through a revised version of the law—a vital step on its path toward an Orban-style takeover of the state, with the Kremlin’s tacit approval.
—Christian Caryl, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take over
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Potential solutions involve substituting non-recyclable blades with blades made from alternative materials.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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But Slay said he was told to substitute for backup Isaiah Rodgers, who’d replaced him earlier in the drive.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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In both, residents are learning how to make and accept payments in bitcoin as well as to use bitcoin as a savings technology.Frank Corva, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Cincinnati and state transportation officials are accepting comments on the Wasson-Armleder Shared Use Path online, or by phone, mail or email.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
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Iranians seized our embassy in Teheran and imprisoned diplomats for over a year.Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy Carter Library One of Carter's most enduring foreign policy legacies was his decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China at the start of 1979 —– nearly 30 years after the Communist Party seized power.John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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And only one seizure of fentanyl – roughly a quarter of a pound – was reported since fiscal year 2017.Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
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Caffeine can lead to restlessness, rapid breathing and seizures.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Videos published by the Daily Mail and shared on the Hilaria Baldwin Reddit thread show the mother of seven, dressed in a plaid onesie and standing in her kitchen with friends, identified by her Reddit followers as a Colombian friend and his restaurateur husband.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pride and stubbornness often stood in the way of reconciliation for Ross and Rachel.Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Since assuming his role in 2017, Kirillov became one of the most prominent voices in Moscow leveling accusations against Ukraine.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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For a long time, Gomez assumed the problem was unique to her.Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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For the first time in history, the entire top 10 on the Hot 100 is occupied by Christmas singles.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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To make room for a primary suite that occupies the second level, Taft-Gersten added a dormer at the back of the house to accommodate ample closets, a sitting area, and a deluxe bathroom.Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the case of the 2018-19 shutdown, five of the 12 appropriations bills went into effect, funding Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and limiting the number of employees on furlough.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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That shutdown ended after Democrats secured a House majority in the November 2018 midterm election and quickly voted to approve the appropriations bill that had previously passed unanimously in the Senate and included no funding for the wall.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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