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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
a critic with a sharp intellect that is able to seize the most subtle nuances of a work of art
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
seized the leaders of one of the city's major drug rings
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
seized the escaping balloon just before it got out of reach
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as in to confiscate
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
Richard III seized the English throne from his brother Edward in 1483
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Recent Examples of seize
Last October, while the government was trying to seize the mineral rights to the 79 acres, Kansas Oil Reserve II sold its interest before the government could take possession.
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
That leaves an opening for other delegations to seize control of the conversation, said David Waskow, director of the World Resources Institute’s International Climate Initiative.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Eight e-dirt bikes were seized and towed away on the back of a truck, police said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The items were seized in connection with the scandal that broke two years ago: 10 Chinese nationals were charged with laundering approximately $2.3 billion earned from criminal activities abroad.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
That leaves an opening for other delegations to seize control of the conversation, said David Waskow, director of the World Resources Institute’s International Climate Initiative.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Eight e-dirt bikes were seized and towed away on the back of a truck, police said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The items were seized in connection with the scandal that broke two years ago: 10 Chinese nationals were charged with laundering approximately $2.3 billion earned from criminal activities abroad.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seize
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The models that create music are trained off of datasets of existing music to understand patterns and structure in songs.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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She has been arrested at least twice before under the name Majorie Quarrie.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Other exterior modifications, all of which have subtly been worked into the design, include side steps, grab handles to assist with entry and exit, mud flaps, a trunk liner, and a dog guard for the queen’s beloved pets.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
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Her classmate grabs her arm beneath the table, aware that any criticism of the ruling Taliban government is ill-advised.—
Mark Baron,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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Desert Diamond Arena may confiscate items that could cause danger or disruption or are in breach of building policies.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Police confiscated his firearm, interviewed him, and—on the advice of the Harris County District Attorney's Office—released him without a charge.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Darcy Miller, known on TikTok as @darcycass, received an urgent call shortly after selling her couch on Facebook Marketplace from the buyer.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Mass Ave resident Jeff Stroebel knows in this day and age people are always on their phones.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Community arrests, by contrast, include everything from workplace raids to teams trailing and apprehending immigrants.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, July 31, the Federal Highway Police apprehended the suspect after the animals were discovered on an interstate bus, which was traveling from Natal to Rio de Janeiro, per the Associated Press.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the receiving game, Breida caught 20 passes for 118 yards.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Those performances for Santa Fe caught the attention of Fluminense, one of the giants of Brazilian football.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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The gaming community was hit with another delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier this year and that means those who were hoping to spend the fall months stealing cars and evading the police are needing something to fill that void.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Thunder star and Converse stole the show that weekend, making their presence felt all over the city with signage and an epic pop-up that gave fans a first look at the SHAI 001 in person.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Seize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seize. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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