TOOK OVER Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

took over

verb

past tense of take over

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 Conversations began months ago, after Jolly took over as the Angels’ president and replaced longtime executive and ally John Carpino in April. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Somewhere along the line, mobility and strength took over to preserve pitchers’ bodies and keep their arms strong. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 When Marilyn Bartlett took over Montana’s state employee health plan in 2014, the plan’s reserves were nearly depleted. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Mourinho was hired in June and officially took over in July at the start of the preseason. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 San Bernardino deputies said the Sheriff's Rural Crimes Task Force took over the investigation and asked anyone with tips to send them to law enforcement. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 In 2017, the year Helm took over, the studio took in $120,000 in gross profit, with $134,000 in additional expenses, resulting in losses of about $14,000. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026 Nancy Cartwright took over for Christine Cavanaugh in 2002, voicing Chuckie Finster through the end of the series’ run and reprising the role on All Grown Up! — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026 The same year, Death Row Records took over Shakur's contract, and Davis said Combs offered $1 million to kill Shakur and Knight. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

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Their starting lineup has also remained largely unchanged for two games, though David Larrubia did not start against Deportivo, but was substituted in.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Salah, who scored his first goals with his new club over the weekend, was substituted in the second half.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of substituted

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The agreement had been offered last year and accepted by the official who oversees the Pentagon's Guantanamo war court, only to be revoked last August by then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin amid criticism of the deal from Republican lawmakers.

— Steve Gorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The sighting still needs to be accepted by the California Bird Records Committee, which reviews and confirms rare bird sightings.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of accepted

Verb

In Montpelier, Vermont, a city that has experienced significant flooding through the years, arborist Joseph Ferris stands next to a giant elm tree that has stood in the state’s capital since the late 1800s.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Back in the box, Cowen stood in front of the whiteboard and updated the jump list.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stood in

Verb

The Huskies tacked on another touchdown when Wyatt Hatfield stepped in front of a Lowery pass and returned his interception 36 yards for a touchdown to provide the final margin.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
Before Shamah’s team stepped in, the brand was chasing a much younger demographic, focusing less on complexion and more on lip.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stepped in

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Their three adult children also shouldered the load following the shooting.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
But increasing fees will only add to the burden already being shouldered by residents, said Olivier Cale, who serves with Brown on the budget advisory board.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of shouldered

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