GARNISHEED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

garnisheed

verb

past tense of garnishee

as in confiscated

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Despite the freezing temperatures, agents confiscated the migrants’ coats and refused to give them blankets.

— Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
The roughly 3-inch pocket knife was confiscated by authorities, Manfre said.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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