seizing

present participle of seize
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of seizing In the playoffs, the matchup that mattered most, Ryan got the upper hand, seizing a 31-21 win over Aledo, the defending Class 5A Division I state champion. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 Metropolitan Police officers are also said to have raided Clarke’s home, seizing items including laptops and documents. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025 Governments worldwide are already seizing the opportunity to attract skilled workers to their countries. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025 Activist investor Sardar Biglari started his eighth proxy fight against Cracker Barrel, seizing on the chain’s earnings miss, stock slide, and botched $700 million rebrand to argue that CEO Julie Masino and the board have destroyed shareholder value. Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seizing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizing
Verb
  • Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Best to go into the film not knowing.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The video concludes with the music, blending heritage and innovation into one visually arresting finale.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
  • When the photographer Mary Ellen Mark arrived in New York City, in 1966, one of her strategies for finding arresting images was to attend parades and other large gatherings, seeking out subjects not in the main flow of the action but on the periphery.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Before grabbing a host of amendments at the nursery, however, do a soil test through your local extension service to see what your garden actually needs.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Wear them now with blouses and T-shirts when visiting a pumpkin patch or grabbing dinner with friends.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Witnesses claimed that after France’s embarrassing loss to Haiti, the French government retaliated by confiscating Ferdinand’s belongings and abandoning the child to an orphanage.
    Marlene L. Daut September 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Even confiscating half would barely register against a $6 trillion federal budget.
    Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While most of these asteroids pose little threat, understanding their trajectories is crucial for assessing potential impact probabilities.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Experts called the findings critical to understanding autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The swift police response and use of video surveillance technology proved crucial in identifying and apprehending the shooter.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • But also on board the ship that night is this detective who is charged with apprehending Providence.
    Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some dogs became overexcited before play even began, forcing owners to physically restrain them from snatching the toys, Mazzini said.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Four innings before the Jays finished Saturday’s 10-1 blowout win over the New York Yankees, snatching a series-opening victory in the American League Division Series, Gausman was relegated to spectator.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, rival electric vehicle makers, including China’s BYD, are stealing market share with cheaper, high-quality offerings.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Seizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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