takes over
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verb
- To assume control, management, or responsibility for something.
- To become dominant or more prominent, often at the expense of something else.
Example Sentences
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When Stan Kroenke takes over the Angels, he would be the richest owner in baseball, with a net worth estimated by Forbes at $24 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
These are questions that Apple’s new CEO John Ternus will need to navigate as he takes over the reins from Tim Cook.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
Words in our thesaurus
other words
- claim the throne
- step into the driver's seat
- be the new sheriff in town
Possible Antonyms
Words in our thesaurus
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- take a back seat
- fade into the background
- pass the torch
