Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiscations
Noun
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Following the 2007 expropriations under Chávez, many of these facilities were nationalized, and then undermaintained and allowed to deteriorate.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Car repossessions have been rising in recent years amid broader affordability concerns.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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That’s led to a dramatic increase in repossessions.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But the scene’s real poignancy will come from their sudden realization of how completely wrong their assumptions have been about the public’s attitude towards their products.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Notably, Graff’s return on investment analysis makes conservative assumptions.—
Tommy Schultz,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to force foreign companies to form joint ventures with local firms to operate within Europe, while also seeking tighter scrutiny over cross-border takeovers.—
Kamil Kowalcze,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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Street takeovers exploded in popularity during the pandemic as people took advantage of quiet streets to stage massive gatherings and perform car stunts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Utility owners historically have buried the ash in impoundments or ponds.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Confiscations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscations. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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