seizing

1 of 2

noun

seiz·​ing ˈsē-ziŋ 

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

seizing

2 of 2

present participle of seize

Examples of seizing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

All these moments are good for audience groans and there’s an enjoyable bad movie here for the seizing — that is when Cronin isn’t steering the action back to Egypt for an underpowered mystery thread involving a one-dimensional Cairo detective (May Calamawy) pursuing the root of the trouble. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

The seizing of the tankers is part of the Republican administration's broader efforts to take control of Venezuela's oil. — Arkansas Online, 25 Feb. 2026

With his seizing of this moment, and with this sudden workload. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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

Rhymes for seizing

• easing
• freezing
• pleasing
• sneezing
• squeezing
• teasing
• wheezing
• appeasing
• displeasing