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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
Aemond was named Prince Regent in the aftermath, and seized control of the Iron Throne while Aegon recovered.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
But in March, environmental authorities seized 550 head of cattle and issued 21 citations, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Much of the 17th‑century mansion was shaped by his son, John Robartes, though it was later seized during the Civil War and devastated by a fire in 1881.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Omaha seized a 3-1 edge in the second, only to see the Saints surge back on a three-run double by third baseman Henry Kusiak to go on top 4-3 after three innings.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Israel seized the Gaza Strip from Egypt in the 1967 Mideast War.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
During the operation, officials seized multiple amounts of drugs and several boxes containing fireworks.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Authorities seized nearly 30 pounds of cocaine, five firearms and around 1,000 marijuana plants from an indoor cannabis cultivation operation while executing multiple federal search warrants Tuesday in Yuba and Sacramento counties.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
But in March, environmental authorities seized 550 head of cattle and issued 21 citations, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Much of the 17th‑century mansion was shaped by his son, John Robartes, though it was later seized during the Civil War and devastated by a fire in 1881.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Omaha seized a 3-1 edge in the second, only to see the Saints surge back on a three-run double by third baseman Henry Kusiak to go on top 4-3 after three innings.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Israel seized the Gaza Strip from Egypt in the 1967 Mideast War.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
During the operation, officials seized multiple amounts of drugs and several boxes containing fireworks.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Authorities seized nearly 30 pounds of cocaine, five firearms and around 1,000 marijuana plants from an indoor cannabis cultivation operation while executing multiple federal search warrants Tuesday in Yuba and Sacramento counties.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was arrested late Friday after officers received multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of Edinburgh.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Bridges pointed to an encounter last year in which an officer threatened Breshari Faulkner with a Taser, pulled her from her car onto the ground and arrested her during a confrontation over a handicapped parking space in the same Walmart lot where Kohen was shot.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Local residents and business owners said Israeli forces had later returned to the area and confiscated all CCTV recordings.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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But any noise-making devices such as vuvuzelas, air horns and whistles will be confiscated.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As of Thursday, police had not apprehended Sanchez-Munoz.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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He was subsequently apprehended in Chicago, IL.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Marsh walked and stole second before Bryce Harper drew a walk.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Tree will remain standing Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in central England, is the traditional hideout of Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, while living in the forest to evade his nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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