1
as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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2
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 just the first six months of 2025, CBP seizures had a domestic value of $60.3 million.
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Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Devastating seizures in young children were the impetus for the compensation program.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Since moving into his new home, Frankie has had ongoing health issues, including a seizure that led to vet visits, blood tests, and scans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
In making arrests, the federal government allegedly went against both immigration laws and the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, the plaintiffs argue.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Devastating seizures in young children were the impetus for the compensation program.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Since moving into his new home, Frankie has had ongoing health issues, including a seizure that led to vet visits, blood tests, and scans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
In making arrests, the federal government allegedly went against both immigration laws and the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, the plaintiffs argue.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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Still, regular bouts of diarrhea may negatively affect health, impacting electrolyte levels and nutrient absorption.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Almost half of Americans (49%) report frequent bouts of stress, and the number of people in the United States who are feeling stressed has been rising for the past two decades, according to a 2024 Gallup survey.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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But the federal government’s takeover presents a unique opportunity to reclaim the future of the Penn-area neighborhood.—
Tony Simone,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The takeover led to a mass resignation of appointees and advisors, including Shonda Rhimes and Renée Fleming.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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The restaurant was a favorite hangout of the Gilbert Goons and the site of seven parking lot attacks, according to beating videos, interviews and police records.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel have tested the mettle of that country's Iron Dome.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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Commissioner Alicia Reece abstained from the June 26 vote and voted against a $16 million appropriation for the first phase of renovations for the stadium, as well as two contracts for steel and concrete materials.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week said on the eve of the session opening that lawmakers will start the budget-writing process with $24 billion left over from the 2023 appropriations and will have $362.2 billion to spend this biennium, which includes money from state and federal sources.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Instead, changes to the awards came after the HHS review, which in some cases delayed the release of the money and left programs hanging.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Olson said the preliminary approvals — the annexation agreement, rezoning, PUD and preliminary PUD plan — could be up for a vote by the City Council in August.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Not one person − with every seat filled, many standing, and some overflowing into the hall − said annexation was a good idea.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Jack Harrison returned to Leeds United after a loan spell.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Arriving for his second spell, the Scottish 62-year-old has generated a positivity that hasn't been witnessed at the club for years.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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