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as in attack
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a devastating siege of typhoid fever hit the city
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as in blockade
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
after a siege of six weeks, the city of Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant and his Union forces
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Recent Examples of siege
Dilling experienced faminelike conditions after more than two years of siege under the RSF during which the paramilitaries cut off supplies and frequently bombed the area.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
This physical evidence matches historical records that report that D’Artagnan, whose full name was Charles de Batz de Castelmore, died after being shot in the throat by a musket ball during the French siege of Maastricht in 1673.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
He was killed during the French siege of Maastricht in the Franco-Dutch War on June 25, 1673, after being struck in the throat by a musket ball.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
D’Artagnan was killed by a musket ball to the throat in the siege of Maastricht in 1673, and excavators believe that a skeleton found in the city was his.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
This physical evidence matches historical records that report that D’Artagnan, whose full name was Charles de Batz de Castelmore, died after being shot in the throat by a musket ball during the French siege of Maastricht in 1673.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
He was killed during the French siege of Maastricht in the Franco-Dutch War on June 25, 1673, after being struck in the throat by a musket ball.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
D’Artagnan was killed by a musket ball to the throat in the siege of Maastricht in 1673, and excavators believe that a skeleton found in the city was his.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siege
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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His two-run single helped Andrew go up 5-0 after the first, and his versatility is a key component of the Thunderbolts’ attack.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Eisenstadt says a sea blockade against ships carrying Iranian oil would be a safer strategy and achieve the same goal of controlling most of Iran's oil industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Along with the Strait of Hormuz, currently under a de-facto Iranian blockade, the two narrow waterways are the primary routes used by the Middle East's energy producers to get their products to the vast markets in Asia and beyond.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, the Lions lost a lot of high scoring games, but with Monroe’s consistent pitching success, the team is more well-rounded with an ability to win close, low scoring bouts.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated … A bout of frantic rebranding ensued.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bianco previously said that the investigation — and the seizure of more than 650,000 ballots cast in the November election — was legal and approved by a Riverside County judge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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His serious health issues began in 2023 — loss of appetite, shaky hands, chills, severe anxiety, recurring nightmares and small seizures during sleep.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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An October 2025 hearing on the arbitration issue was postponed after Morris pleaded guilty in the criminal case.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Habits of thinking are hard to change quickly, and certainly some hierarchical elements were kept in the process of producing Documenta 14, such as the distinction between curators and curatorial assistants, who in many cases worked with artists more directly on the works commissioned.—
Adam Szymczyk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The median spell of unemployment is now about 2½ months, with the average much longer — about six months.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Russo family will return for one last spell-binding iteration of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Siege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siege. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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