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as in seized
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
dissidents were shot, and their lands expropriated under his regime
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as in evicted
to end the occupancy or possession of
the state will have to expropriate scores of homeowners in order to build the new road
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as in confiscated
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
plans by the city to expropriate entire blocks of houses in order to bulldoze them for expansion of the airport
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Recent Examples of expropriated
Chávez had ordered all of Venezuela’s ports to be expropriated.
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Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Gray says the project, revolving around an elderly woman seeking revenge on a foreign company that expropriated her land to build a luxury ski resort, offers international casting and co-producer angles but that the configuration will depend on Kawawada’s artistic vision.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
All were expropriated and razed to the ground.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Much of the land thus expropriated was then sold cheaply to the Japanese.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
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
After all, Exxon had its oil assets expropriated in Venezuela less than 20 years ago.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Both companies have filed arbitration cases against Venezuela seeking billions of dollars in compensation for assets that were expropriated by the government.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
After the 1959 revolution, the state expropriated the ground floor.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Gray says the project, revolving around an elderly woman seeking revenge on a foreign company that expropriated her land to build a luxury ski resort, offers international casting and co-producer angles but that the configuration will depend on Kawawada’s artistic vision.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
All were expropriated and razed to the ground.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Much of the land thus expropriated was then sold cheaply to the Japanese.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
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
After all, Exxon had its oil assets expropriated in Venezuela less than 20 years ago.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Both companies have filed arbitration cases against Venezuela seeking billions of dollars in compensation for assets that were expropriated by the government.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
After the 1959 revolution, the state expropriated the ground floor.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expropriated
Verb
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Verb
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If fees are not properly disclosed, tenants can not be evicted for failing to pay those charges.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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And the gameplay wrinkles weren't much better with the Soulmates twist meaning people were playing (and being evicted) as pairs for the first few weeks.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Supreme Court released an 8-1 ruling allowing a lawsuit over property confiscated by the Cuban government to move forward.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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From the moment Lawrence had the first edition privately printed in Italy, American and British authorities confiscated copies that had been smuggled across their borders and secretly read the novel for pleasure.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
3 June 2026
Verb
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James Purefoy plays King Randor, He-Man’s father and the previous ruler of Eternia who was usurped by Skeletor.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Though its glam environs were eventually usurped by Hawaii’s many newer luxury resorts, an extensive renovation in 2008 gave the Mauna Kea an update without sacrificing its throwback charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Against Bournemouth in November, Jeremy Doku was pulled up for a challenge on David Brooks having been dispossessed on the left side of the penalty area by Bafode Diakite.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The family owners of Fischer Bücherei were Jews of Hungarian origin, who had been dispossessed of their publishing house by the Nazis before it was returned to them after the war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Johan Neeskens converted the resulting penalty which was, for 23 minutes, the only one to be awarded in a World Cup final.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The rest were converted into charter schools, demolished for university development or redeveloped as market-rate housing.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Carriers claimed this system deprived them of the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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There was a long way to go but Fabian Hurzeler’s side were deprived a great chance to secure a point.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Last fiscal year, the county appropriated nearly $500 million to cover possible payouts on claims from fire victims of the Airport fire.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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When Congress appropriated the $150 million, only America250 was planning celebrations for the 250th.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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“Expropriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expropriated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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