1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
a critic with a sharp intellect that is able to seize the most subtle nuances of a work of art
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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
seized the leaders of one of the city's major drug rings
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
seized the escaping balloon just before it got out of reach
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as in to confiscate
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
Richard III seized the English throne from his brother Edward in 1483
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Recent Examples of seize
Then, this past winter, the team signed Max Kepler as a potential everyday player, but he's been unable to seize that role.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The decision was made after Netanyahu and Katz cited new information indicating that Hamas was seizing aid intended for civilians in northern Gaza.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Her mother, Keily Chinchilla, says Bustillo has often been forced to sleep on the floor, her spine seizing from inflammation, her left arm and half her face numb.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 25 June 2025
By enhancing their resilience, end users can not only mitigate risks but also seize opportunities for growth and innovation in an ever-changing world.
—Oliver Wyman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The decision was made after Netanyahu and Katz cited new information indicating that Hamas was seizing aid intended for civilians in northern Gaza.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Her mother, Keily Chinchilla, says Bustillo has often been forced to sleep on the floor, her spine seizing from inflammation, her left arm and half her face numb.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 25 June 2025
By enhancing their resilience, end users can not only mitigate risks but also seize opportunities for growth and innovation in an ever-changing world.
—Oliver Wyman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seize
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If not, the Kings might come to understand why Kerr couldn’t always trust Kuminga in key situations.—
Jason Anderson
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Some things are beyond the capacity of a child to understand, while others resonate most profoundly out of the mouths of babes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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The men were arrested after a shooting in June on eastbound I-70 that killed 20-year-old Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea of Silver Spring, state police said in a Monday news release.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 July 2025
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Fire Marshals arrested Lisen Pan, 42, manger of Everbright Trading Co. on Flushing Ave.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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My father seemed to crumple a little, shuddering, grabbing the edge of his desk to steady himself.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The agents ultimately released him, but confiscated his driver’s license.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Most importantly, Johnson must support police Superintendent Larry Snelling’s request for the authority to call a snap curfew in emergencies and direct city agencies to confiscate vehicles and other personal property from those who engage in disruptive behavior.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the New Girl cast.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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What To Know The Americans, who local outlet Yonhap, reported ranged in age from their 20s to 50s, were apprehended on Friday from a restricted area on Ganghwa Island near the North Korean border.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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He was apprehended by responding police officers a short time later.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The fireball that caught the attention of people across the southeastern United States is presumed to be from a meteor fragmenting in the sky, according to meteorologists and other experts.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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That unique twist is exactly what caught the attention of Quinn Cosgrove, bass player for local Kansas band The Whips.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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This attack works through thousands of dangerous websites, stealing credit card or PayPal details as soon as they’re entered.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In a near-future Kolkata, ravaged by climate change, one family is about to escape, until their visas are stolen.—
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“Seize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seize. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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