as in to seize
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
anything that might be used as a weapon will be confiscated by the security guards
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Recent Examples of confiscate
The city also can seize and confiscate any e-bike operated in violation of the ordinance’s provisions.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
But before heading to the airport, fliers might want to brush up on Transportation Security Administration alcohol laws to avoid having any drinks confiscated at security.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
During the return trip, a CBP officer confiscated the card at the airport, his wife said.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Multiple school districts, including Dearborn Public Schools, allow for a cell phone to be confiscated.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
But before heading to the airport, fliers might want to brush up on Transportation Security Administration alcohol laws to avoid having any drinks confiscated at security.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
During the return trip, a CBP officer confiscated the card at the airport, his wife said.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Multiple school districts, including Dearborn Public Schools, allow for a cell phone to be confiscated.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiscate
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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
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Norton’s father said the Pippins provide the visual icon to fight the stigma that is attached to the conversation around anxiety, depression, and mental health.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pair it with these stick-on draft stoppers that attach to the bottom of your doors for even more protection.—
Christopher Murray
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24 Oct. 2025
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“Confiscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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