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
Hospitals had confiscated the peroxide.
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Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
More than 40 lawsuits have been brought in federal courts, but litigation has been complicated by the time lapse — the properties involved were confiscated during the early years of the Castro revolution — and the interpretation of the law.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The slaughter law was designed to banish kosher practices, and the pets of Jews were confiscated.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
If a student is caught with a device anytime after, it will be confiscated until their parent or guardian can pick it up.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
More than 40 lawsuits have been brought in federal courts, but litigation has been complicated by the time lapse — the properties involved were confiscated during the early years of the Castro revolution — and the interpretation of the law.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The slaughter law was designed to banish kosher practices, and the pets of Jews were confiscated.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
If a student is caught with a device anytime after, it will be confiscated until their parent or guardian can pick it up.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for confiscate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiscate
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During their investigation, officials seized more than 175 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the investigation, federal and local law enforcement seized more than 175 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, authorities said, around $80,000 in cash and six firearms.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The super soft fleece material and cushioning provide ultimate comfort, and it can be attached to your luggage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Vines growing against wood siding can contribute to rot, so plant vines along a fence, mailbox, trellis, or wire that isn't attached to your house.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Confiscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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