as in to seize
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
anything that might be used as a weapon will be confiscated by the security guards
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Recent Examples of confiscate
The Pennsylvania State Game Commission confiscated the wildcats as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Police would have the power to ticket, impound vehicles, confiscate personal property, revoke licenses and levy heavy fines.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Cyber criminals can confiscate these devices for sensitive data.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
After Wisconsin’s governor confiscated their weapons, the soldiers chartered the Lady Elgin to raise money for the purchase of new muskets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Police would have the power to ticket, impound vehicles, confiscate personal property, revoke licenses and levy heavy fines.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Cyber criminals can confiscate these devices for sensitive data.
—Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
After Wisconsin’s governor confiscated their weapons, the soldiers chartered the Lady Elgin to raise money for the purchase of new muskets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiscate
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In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Holding its 24th edition from July 4 – 12, the Swiss showcase for fantastical film, Asian cinema and digital creation has evolved in tow, growing from upstart to institution as outré fare and auteurs seized ever-greater opportunities.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Greta Lee is attached to executive produce the project.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Now, there is far less importance attached to where an artist comes from, because an AI LLM can recreate their voice in any bedroom with a Broadband connection.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Confiscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscate. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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