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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
Syrian authorities regularly boast of seizing weapons headed for Lebanon.
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Survivors describe squeezing through treacherous tunnels and seizing a brief drop in water levels to walk out, as tearful scenes greeted their emergence and uncertainty lingers over the missing pair.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
After seizing a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Liberty’s offense was relentless, adding two runs in the third and fourth innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Hackers are seizing on the hype by spreading malware masquerading as early access to the upcoming game.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Survivors describe squeezing through treacherous tunnels and seizing a brief drop in water levels to walk out, as tearful scenes greeted their emergence and uncertainty lingers over the missing pair.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
After seizing a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Liberty’s offense was relentless, adding two runs in the third and fourth innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Hackers are seizing on the hype by spreading malware masquerading as early access to the upcoming game.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizing
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Here was a man who answered the bell for nearly six years knowing that the audience had virtually disappeared because of a dispute with Comcast.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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That real trust can be rare, from knowing other young lads (at Liverpool) and their experiences on loan.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Police responded to a call for battery/domestic violence at a residence in West Hills prior to arresting Jackson.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Even though this new policy ran counter to the way the rules for arresting and detaining noncitizens had been enforced for decades prior, ICE immediately began operating accordingly.—
Tasha Carvell,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Noem has come under fire during her tenure at DHS for her attention-grabbing deportation tactics.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The viewer quickly gets bored before grabbing the remote.—
Hannah Miller,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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As Israeli authorities begin confiscating their land, personal tensions collide with political pressure.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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In New York state social studies classes, communism and socialism are presented as two economic systems that make things more equal and fair, with no historical references to the atrocities committed by socialist and communist regimes confiscating property.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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And understanding it—alongside what actually makes Boomers different from every dominant class that preceded them—tells you more about where America is stuck than any balance sheet.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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One useful lens for understanding this landscape divides entities into five main groups based on their primary orientation toward creating value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Federal immigration agents fanned across the city, apprehending workers at car washes, garment businesses, Home Depots and other locations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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This arc is advancing slower than a glacier on Hoth, and Mando apprehending a couple of mid-level Imps on the big screen doesn't really fill the gap.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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She was booked and charged with two counts of battery, robbery by snatching and criminal mischief.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Five people were arrested last week after a months-long investigation into a series of chain-snatching robberies in San Francisco, police said on Wednesday.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Years before winning a Tony and becoming one of comedy’s most singular stars, Cole Escola was stealing scenes on Difficult People.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The Bootleg Cut includes additional character moments, like protagonist and Crowe stand-in William (Patrick Fugit) making a habit of stealing little items from hotel rooms.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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“Seizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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