seizing

noun

seiz·​ing ˈsē-ziŋ How to pronounce seizing (audio)
1
a
: the cord or lashing used in binding or fastening
b
: the fastening so made see knot illustration
2
: the operation of fastening together or lashing with tarred small stuff

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Because life—even for us jaded adults—should be for the seizing, not for hesitating in the face of fear. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 9 Oct. 2025 The Guardians’ pitching staff fueled the club’s historic seizing of the AL Central. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree. Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025 In the month following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack and Hamas's seizing of hundreds of Israeli hostages, Francis had nontheless prayed they would soon be freed and called for dialogue. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seizing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of seizing was in the 14th century

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“Seizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seizing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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