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as in knows
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 arrests
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 grabs
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 confiscates
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 seizes
Iran seizes 2 ships on smuggling claims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Leavitt turns the tables on media outrage as FBI seizes Fulton election documents.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Iran seizes oil tankers Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Season 2 also seizes on an obvious opportunity.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The team successfully seizes two tons of gold and apprehends the leader of the criminal network.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
The Department of Education first resumed the Treasury Offset program, which seizes defaulted borrowers’ federal payments, on May 5, 2025.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The slender but powerful book takes place over the course of a week, when Ma’s plans are suddenly imperiled while Boomba seizes the chance to make up for his past mistakes and help his family.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
In the novel, Joan Goodwin, a physics professor with a lifelong love of the stars, seizes the chance to join NASA’s first class of women astronauts and soon finds friendship, passion, and purpose among her fellow trainees.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Leavitt turns the tables on media outrage as FBI seizes Fulton election documents.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Iran seizes oil tankers Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Season 2 also seizes on an obvious opportunity.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The team successfully seizes two tons of gold and apprehends the leader of the criminal network.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
The Department of Education first resumed the Treasury Offset program, which seizes defaulted borrowers’ federal payments, on May 5, 2025.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The slender but powerful book takes place over the course of a week, when Ma’s plans are suddenly imperiled while Boomba seizes the chance to make up for his past mistakes and help his family.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
In the novel, Joan Goodwin, a physics professor with a lifelong love of the stars, seizes the chance to join NASA’s first class of women astronauts and soon finds friendship, passion, and purpose among her fellow trainees.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizes
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Evelyn no longer knows that woman; she was lost somewhere in the mist.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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And while nice suits can give the appearance of looking like a man in charge, having substance inside the cotton and wool are what voters demand and what can sustain a person who knows that leadership is the long game.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Department of Damage Control arrests Trevor.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sheer scale of an estate for sale in San Francisco’s tony Pacific Heights neighborhood — a residence spanning 26,000 square feet, or the equivalent of 10 average homes — arrests the imagination.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fun begins when a snook grabs the bait.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally grabs a few.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The children designated as Palestinians, meanwhile, have their drawings torn up and are relegated to small corners of the classroom while the teacher confiscates their candy.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee Marshall High School confiscates a student’s phone until the end of the day for a first offense, requires a parent pickup after a second offense and issues an automatic suspension for repeat violations.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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London — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, has moved out of his longtime Windsor home and is now a resident of Norfolk, England, CNN understands.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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If topics feel heavy, suggest a pause and return with notes so feelings stay honored while plans keep moving toward real stability that everyone understands.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Neighbors are now living in fear, looking on as ICE apprehends people of color across Minnesota.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The team successfully seizes two tons of gold and apprehends the leader of the criminal network.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These backroads teach a different rhythm — the wonders of going the long way, of stopping when something catches your eye, of noticing beauty that doesn’t shout for attention.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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All told, the 5-foot-11, 180-pound Shaheed, 27, who also catches passes and runs reverses, had a big say in Seattle’s two extra-large wins over the Rams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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After witnessing Sinner miss 16 break points against the same opponent on Friday, Alcaraz would have been forgiven for worrying that something similar might happen to him — especially against arguably tennis’s greatest escape artist, at least until the Spaniard usurps him.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Jokic usurps Nurkic Jusuf Nurkic became Jokic’s first backup center in unceremonious fashion, getting benched by Michael Malone 25 games into his third season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Seizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizes. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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