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as in knowing
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 arresting
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 grabbing
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 confiscating
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 seizing
Carol is casually chatting with her manager and romantic partner, Helen (Miriam Shor), when the pathogen descends on everyone, creating a horrific scene of silent, seizing bodies.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
In all those cases, the fund may lack the capital for seizing the opportunity.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Shortly after their conversation, Forrest learned Phoenix had collapsed and was seizing on the sidewalk outside of the nightclub.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
By April 2023, the dispute had evolved into civil war, as the RSF launched a series of attacks against government and military positions nationwide, seizing parts of the country's capital, Khartoum, and other smaller cities.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
In all those cases, the fund may lack the capital for seizing the opportunity.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Shortly after their conversation, Forrest learned Phoenix had collapsed and was seizing on the sidewalk outside of the nightclub.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
By April 2023, the dispute had evolved into civil war, as the RSF launched a series of attacks against government and military positions nationwide, seizing parts of the country's capital, Khartoum, and other smaller cities.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizing
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Imagine me at lunch or dinner breaks on that movie, sitting between the two of them—Peyton and Bradley—knowing little to nothing about football.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Start with one of Alexandra Llewellyn’s exquisite, handmade board games, which turns chess or backgammon into a feast for the eyes, so tactile and arresting, tempting you to play just one more game.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The video shows immigration agents arresting a man later identified as Dennis Quiñonez, as people shout that there is a child in the back of the car.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sweeping opinion ran through a list of Israeli practices that the ICJ said violated international law, including confiscating land, building Israeli settlements in the territories, and depriving Palestinians of natural resources and the right to self-determination.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Lower courts initially sided with Jouppi, finding that confiscating an entire airplane over the cases of beer was excessive.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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By better understanding its environment, the robot can more effectively perceive and navigate the cluttered and complex interior of the reactor, avoiding obstacles and locating work areas.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The startup has built a unified real-time orchestration layer that manages all the different things the AI needs to do at once, such as listening, understanding what’s being said, deciding how to respond, checking databases, and delivering an answer.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bands of masked men apprehending people in broad daylight in the streets and hauling them off.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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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
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar-winning acting is known for stealing scenes, but during a recent outing in New York City, her straight-leg jeans took the spotlight.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s a lot of concern among professionals across the creative and media industries that generative AI tools are essentially stealing their work by scraping content available on the Internet.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Seizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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