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as in understood
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 arrested
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 grabbed
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 confiscated
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 seized
He was also ordered to pay nearly $111 million in restitution and forfeit roughly $17 million that the government seized from bank accounts.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
So far this year, 12 guns have been seized by Annapolis Police, according to department data.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Authorities seized his phone in order to obtain a search warrant, which was signed and executed on Wednesday.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
York walked in as a three-star recruit at Texas A&M in 2023, seized a starting job as a true freshman in fall camp, started 39 straight games at inside linebacker over three seasons, and waited with family April 26 to hear his name called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Police and animal control officers returned to the home and seized both cats, McKay said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
In May 1973, he was seized on the road to the airport in Beirut by the Popular Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and held prisoner in the outskirts of Beirut.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Detectives arrested 13 people, as well as seized 45 gaming machines, drugs and more than $3,000 in cash, Garibay said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Assaidi’s cars, including a blue Infiniti and a purple Infiniti, were both seized by police.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
So far this year, 12 guns have been seized by Annapolis Police, according to department data.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Authorities seized his phone in order to obtain a search warrant, which was signed and executed on Wednesday.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
York walked in as a three-star recruit at Texas A&M in 2023, seized a starting job as a true freshman in fall camp, started 39 straight games at inside linebacker over three seasons, and waited with family April 26 to hear his name called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Police and animal control officers returned to the home and seized both cats, McKay said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
In May 1973, he was seized on the road to the airport in Beirut by the Popular Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and held prisoner in the outskirts of Beirut.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Detectives arrested 13 people, as well as seized 45 gaming machines, drugs and more than $3,000 in cash, Garibay said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Assaidi’s cars, including a blue Infiniti and a purple Infiniti, were both seized by police.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2024 a total of 219 unhoused people were arrested on this charge.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Sabres winger Zach Benson took advantage of Lane Hutson stumbling at the defensive blue line, and grabbed a loose puck before setting up Josh Doan for the opening goal less than five minutes into the game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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When he was found, deputies said Ortiz became belligerent, yelled at employees, threatened to harm them with a gun, and grabbed one of the resort employees.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Detectives confiscated over $10,000 cash, along with narcotics and a firearm, after serving a search warrant Thursday in Westland, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In 1782, Aspden learned that all of his property had been confiscated and would be sold to aid the patriots in the American Revolution.—
Kimberly Nath,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Growing up in Hollywood, most people Mansoori knew worked in the film industry, including his high school classmate actress Blake Lively.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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But mothers who’d hunted long for that title knew that this unpleasantness was welcome, embraced.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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He was apprehended trying to cross into Mexico by way of Sierra Blanca in Texas.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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And Bona, a second-year reserve, got caught too many times reaching in the cookie jar while defending Towns.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Before that drama began, however, five of the first six outs of the game were grounders to Deegan, which caught the eye of Dundee-Crown coach Andrew Zimmer.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Story, who stole second in Boston’s three-run first inning, was among the players who might have been relaying signs.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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And, surprise, surprise, that’s exactly what happened Tuesday when Shirokawa lined a single to center field, stole second base and scored in the bottom of the eighth inning in a 7-6 Fox Valley Conference win over visiting Hampshire.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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