as in seized
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 confiscated
Of the 700 firearms confiscated in crimes in Erie since 2023, Lorah estimated 70% were probably involved in the drug trade.
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hospitals had confiscated the peroxide.
—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
Contrary to what many people believe, these items aren't actually confiscated.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Police said the detective spoke to the man, spotted the firearm and confiscated it, detaining him until on-duty officers arrived.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
In its first year in Marion County, the task force confiscated 367 guns and arrested 390 people, Steuerwald said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hospitals had confiscated the peroxide.
—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
Contrary to what many people believe, these items aren't actually confiscated.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Police said the detective spoke to the man, spotted the firearm and confiscated it, detaining him until on-duty officers arrived.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
In its first year in Marion County, the task force confiscated 367 guns and arrested 390 people, Steuerwald said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiscated
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Agents also seized about $80,000 in cash, six firearms and additional quantities of narcotics during arrests carried out Thursday morning.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Government agencies commonly seized land from Black and Latino property owners to expand cities and build infrastructure.—
Ara Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Boese said Casap developed a plan in late 2024 to target Trump with an AK-47 rifle attached to a drone.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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So far, those storefronts don’t have businesses attached; the CCDC is seeking buyers for the space through a request for proposal due April 7.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Much of that early ’Lo gear was boosted from department stores across the New York tristate Area, and ‘Lo Heads ran the risk of their own spoils being expropriated back home.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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After all, Exxon had its oil assets expropriated in Venezuela less than 20 years ago.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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As Kish chatted with the guest judges, about 10 people in director chairs sequestered in a production room keep in contact, asking questions to keep the storyline going.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Saturday’s viewing party takes place on the 66th floor’s expansive yet sequestered Allē Lounge, equipped with ubiquitous large-screen TVs for the occasion.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Confiscated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscated. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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