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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
The Dragons seized another possession with a fumble recovery from Parker Harris — that set up a 10-play scoring drive capped by a four-yard rushing score from Renda.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
At trial in December 2023, the jury found Jean — who owned homes in Wellington, Florida, and Long Island, New York, that were seized by authorities — guilty of conspiracy and four wire fraud counts.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Sexual Assault Unit Detectives then obtained a search warrant for Crawford’s cell phone, which was seized and analyzed.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Oil giant ConocoPhillips alone holds more than half of the creditors’ claims—the Chavez regime seized its oil assets in 2007.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Jubair was also charged with offenses related to his refusal to turn over PIN codes and passwords for devices seized from him.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2025
Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson let a live ball bounce over his head on a kick return, then didn’t make an effort to recover it in the end zone, where the Seahawks seized on it for a touchdown.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Beijing effectively seized control of the area after a 2012 standoff and has frequently ejected Filipino fishermen operating there.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This book is meant to capture a moment alive with promise and possibility, when Koreans were seized by dreams of freedom and starting anew.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
At trial in December 2023, the jury found Jean — who owned homes in Wellington, Florida, and Long Island, New York, that were seized by authorities — guilty of conspiracy and four wire fraud counts.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Sexual Assault Unit Detectives then obtained a search warrant for Crawford’s cell phone, which was seized and analyzed.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Oil giant ConocoPhillips alone holds more than half of the creditors’ claims—the Chavez regime seized its oil assets in 2007.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Jubair was also charged with offenses related to his refusal to turn over PIN codes and passwords for devices seized from him.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2025
Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson let a live ball bounce over his head on a kick return, then didn’t make an effort to recover it in the end zone, where the Seahawks seized on it for a touchdown.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Beijing effectively seized control of the area after a 2012 standoff and has frequently ejected Filipino fishermen operating there.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This book is meant to capture a moment alive with promise and possibility, when Koreans were seized by dreams of freedom and starting anew.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
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The frightening reality is that the true cause of GBS is not fully understood.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The framework is understood to mean that a new company will be created, one where ByteDance will retain a stake of under twenty per cent.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Department of Homeland Security officials said over 700 immigrants have been arrested since the launch of the blitz.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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He was charged and arrested in June.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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In front of reporters, the agent grabbed the crying woman by the arms before shoving her to the wall and then downward.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to the complaint filed by detectives, Dials grabbed a handgun that belonged to Sean Perrin, 31, off the bedroom floor, placing it between the mattress and the wall before the two went to bed, the Dispatch reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once confiscated, the plants spend the rest of their lives at the botanical garden, where their seeds can be banked for future conservation projects.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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During the latest protests in Indonesia, authorities confiscated banners and labeled them treasonous.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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From there, Towanda pressed Tamar about not wanting to film with the group, a question Tamar brushed off, hinting that her sisters already knew the reason why.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police believe the shooter and victim knew each other and that the shooting had been the direct result of an escalating argument.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Detainees include asylum seekers, visa overstayers and those apprehended in Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police reportedly apprehended McGlothin, Samuel and Demisse at the Dublin BART station.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brown was caught after the raid failed and charged with treason.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The same was true against Brighton, who were twice caught by City winning the ball and quickly shifting through the gears.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The modus operandi generally involved either scaring a convenience store owner and fleeing with thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes, like one such incident at a 7-Eleven in Walnut Creek where masked men stole $8,000 in tobacco products, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Burk allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint, and police later spotted the vehicle and gave chase.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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