1
as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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2
as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
secret intrigues with the czar's ministers that culminated in the czarina's seizure of the throne
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Recent Examples of seizure
The seizure of Maduro is merely the latest expansion of the president’s petroleum portfolio.
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Tom Philp, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Citing the unlawful seizure of assets belonging to the two oil giants, the World Bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment ordered Venezuela to pay the firms billions of dollars.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
The search and seizure warrants drew a heavy police presence to Route 5, where police say Marra resides.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Kaylie started on a long and varied road of medications designed to control her seizures.
—Becky Quick, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
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Tom Philp, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Citing the unlawful seizure of assets belonging to the two oil giants, the World Bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment ordered Venezuela to pay the firms billions of dollars.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
The search and seizure warrants drew a heavy police presence to Route 5, where police say Marra resides.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Kaylie started on a long and varied road of medications designed to control her seizures.
—Becky Quick, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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Bad flashback California is expensive enough with a bout of inflation.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The film focused on a serious bout of depression and childhood PTSD that Springsteen weathered while writing and recording the seminal 1982 album Nebraska.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fanzine will be introduced in New York, Copenhagen and Seoul, each marked by an immersive takeover of an iconic magazine store and café space.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The meeting is an opportunity for parents, teachers and the community to ask questions and learn more about the takeover.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Good's defenders – including city and state leaders – are calling what happened an unjustified attack; federal authorities say the agent was acting in self-defense.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some Democrats in the House, where Republicans hold a razor-thin majority that has gotten narrower, have also said legislation for DHS appropriations should be used as leverage.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The appropriations package consists of three bills, which have received bipartisan support.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although acquitted, his name was brought forth as a potential suspect in the Black Dahlia case.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Score deep discounts—up to 72 percent off—on a variety of styles, including totes, shoulder bags, and card cases.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Another resident, Carolyn Reeves, said not knowing if the annexation would bring in commercial or residential development raises suspicion.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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What now is the difference between the United States attacking Venezuela in order to install new leadership and Russia invading Ukraine to effect annexation and leadership change?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The archer is known to be a magical being that throws zingers, or in this case, spells, at those who frustrate their peace.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The incoming generation of designs should be a step closer to the cars used between 2014 and 2021 — a spell in which Hamilton won six of his world titles.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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