1
as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
secret intrigues with the czar's ministers that culminated in the czarina's seizure of the throne
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Recent Examples of seizure
In fact, data from the platform helped the FOXG1 Research Foundation redirect its treatment endpoint from seizures to movement disorders.
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Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Justices ruled that sweeping use of cellphone data requires a warrant, a decision applying the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, to new technology.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
When body temperatures exceed 104 degrees, the brain and organs can suffer direct damage, leading to seizures, organ failure and death within hours.
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Chuka Onuh,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Dylan’s older brother, 9-year-old Ethan Oman, was born with a rare genetic mutation that causes seizures and global developmental delay.
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Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seizure
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Justices ruled that sweeping use of cellphone data requires a warrant, a decision applying the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, to new technology.
—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
When body temperatures exceed 104 degrees, the brain and organs can suffer direct damage, leading to seizures, organ failure and death within hours.
—
Chuka Onuh,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Dylan’s older brother, 9-year-old Ethan Oman, was born with a rare genetic mutation that causes seizures and global developmental delay.
—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seizure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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The almost two-week-old truce has been under persistent strain, with the latest bout of attacks beginning after an Iranian projectile hit a cargo ship on Thursday, prompting strikes by the US, and then Tehran hitting Washington’s Gulf allies.
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But in the latest bout of public uncertainty, a senior Iranian official suggested this may not be the case.
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The Tartan Army, as they are called, waged an unprecedented peaceful takeover of Miami leading up to tonight’s game.
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The board also approved a separation agreement for Karen Molinar, the district’s superintendent before the TEA takeover.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Under an existing state appropriations restraint, also known as the Gann Limit, lawmakers cannot spend more than an amount determined by a formula that takes annual tax proceeds, changes to the population and cost of living into consideration.
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The university said its administrators planned as if the State of Michigan appropriation would remain the same as last year.
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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
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Around 100 immigration cases are scheduled at one time and respondents must attend in person, a practice that has strained an already overwhelmed system and further complicated the shifting legal landscape, attorneys working in the court say.
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His invitation for me was to go to Vienna for a festival called Republic of Love to give a talk about the rise of fascism at ORF, which is the radio station where Hitler announced the annexation of Austria.
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That would deliver on the promise of development for 50 acres of land on the western portion of the site, which joined the city as part of a more than 1,300-acre annexation a decade ago.
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In France, more than 1,000 excess deaths were recorded during the heat spell, according to the country’s national public health agency.
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Dettori retired as a jockey after taking some rides in Brazil following a spell racing in the United States, Britain's PA news agency reported.
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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