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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
Authorities have seized more than €957,000 in cash, including €67,000 in foreign currency.
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News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
While Japan has seized fishing vessels from South Korea and Taiwan in recent years, the incident is the first involving a vessel from China since 2022 and comes against the backdrop of a major diplomatic dispute between the countries.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In January, Fox News Digital spoke with German officials about a hoard of Roman coins that was recently seized by authorities — years after a metal detectorist found them.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Guttenberg seized on the observation.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Five men were arrested, and multiple guns were seized, according to the release.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Authorities seized several devices which were turned over to the state Forensic Science Laboratory, Murgo said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Firearms were seized from the home, and later returned after the owner petitioned for them.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Pakistan often accuses Afghanistan, where the Taliban seized power again in August 2021 as American and NATO troops were withdrawing after a 20-year war, of harboring militants and members of the Pakistani Taliban.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
While Japan has seized fishing vessels from South Korea and Taiwan in recent years, the incident is the first involving a vessel from China since 2022 and comes against the backdrop of a major diplomatic dispute between the countries.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In January, Fox News Digital spoke with German officials about a hoard of Roman coins that was recently seized by authorities — years after a metal detectorist found them.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Guttenberg seized on the observation.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Five men were arrested, and multiple guns were seized, according to the release.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Authorities seized several devices which were turned over to the state Forensic Science Laboratory, Murgo said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Firearms were seized from the home, and later returned after the owner petitioned for them.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Pakistan often accuses Afghanistan, where the Taliban seized power again in August 2021 as American and NATO troops were withdrawing after a 20-year war, of harboring militants and members of the Pakistani Taliban.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The complication is not well understood but appears to be the result of the virus prompting the immune system to attack a certain protein that some brain cells produce.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The men ran into an apartment and eventually were arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the situation remains fraught in Iran, and with several opposition politicians arrested just this week, Vogue speaks to three Iranian designers on why their home country needs our support right now.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Doncic turned to run back up the court and grabbed the back of his left leg.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis Schroder added 11 points in his Cavaliers debut and Keon Ellis had 6 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who won for the seventh time in eight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last month, the FBI raided a Georgia election office and confiscated hundreds of boxes of material from the 2020 election.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her employee badge, keys and computer were confiscated, according to the memo.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Company executives knew idle transmission lines could spark wildfires.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The skate, a shark relative that looks like a stingray, was no surprise since scientists already knew their range extended that far south.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Officers apprehended three suspects.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Alexis was allegedly found with a BB gun when he was apprehended, according to McKay.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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In his first playoff game, a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, using his connection with quarterback Bryce Young to get the ball downfield.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American country remain caught between uncertainty and expectations of governmental change.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pullman also stole from the union on his own, the office said, using his position debit card to pay for items like a vacation to Miami and lunch of champagne and caviar in New York with his then-girlfriend.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The story follows Jean Valjean, an embittered convict who stole bread to feed his sister’s starving family.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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