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 glasses are confiscated after Peter’s identity as Spider-Man is revealed to world, and E.D.I.T.H.’s ultimate fate is left unresolved.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 4 June 2025
Referring to the now-infamous 2024 federal raids of Combs’ properties—where agents allegedly confiscated a suspiciously large amount of baby oil—Foxx took the jokes further.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
This is one of the justifications the U.S. Congress cited for passing the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians (REPO) Act of 2024, which allows the president to confiscate Russian sovereign assets.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
Her family remained in Italy until 1939, when the Italian Racial Laws barred Jews from certain jobs and ordered Jewish property and businesses to be confiscated.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 4 June 2025
Referring to the now-infamous 2024 federal raids of Combs’ properties—where agents allegedly confiscated a suspiciously large amount of baby oil—Foxx took the jokes further.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
This is one of the justifications the U.S. Congress cited for passing the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians (REPO) Act of 2024, which allows the president to confiscate Russian sovereign assets.
—Wally Adeyemo, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
Her family remained in Italy until 1939, when the Italian Racial Laws barred Jews from certain jobs and ordered Jewish property and businesses to be confiscated.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 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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His contract is a strong candidate to appear in a trade, however, and there’s a chance Dallas needs to attach it to an asset to get below the second apron.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Make sure to cut off the silk that attaches the bag to the tree.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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“Confiscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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