SEIZURE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

seizure

noun

ˈsē-zhər

Definition of seizure

as in bout

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder an epileptic seizure

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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 Heavy use can bring on a range of problems, including paranoia, psychosis, seizures, cardiovascular problems, and even death. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026 After five days in the ICU, he was discharged, but was then readmitted less than 24 hours later due to a seizure. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026 The driver of the vehicle was arrested following the seizure of the stash of 369 kilograms (813 pounds) of cocaine on Wednesday, police said, but provided no explanation for the stickers with the image of the golden-haired Norwegian striker. — CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 The seizure comes after Haaland scored seven goals across four matches for Norway during the 2026 World Cup, held in Mexico, the United States and Canada. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seizure

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Noun

Similar bouts of traders closing short positions in early June and early July initially pushed prices higher before the gains eventually faded.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
In Las Vegas for the Mike Tyson-Bruce Seldon fight at the MGM Grand, Shakur and Knight were among the entertainment-industry celebrities who descended on Sin City for the bout.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bout

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Still, even with Ellison’s $111 billion WBD takeover plan under threat from a state attorneys general antitrust suit, $4 million and change is sofa detritus to the son of Larry Ellison.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Earlier this summer, New Translations were among the scene-stealers at a rock & roll takeover during CMA Fest in Nashville.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of takeover

Noun

Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Weeks of Iranian drone and missile attacks on the UAE earlier this year, the vast majority of which were intercepted, sparked tensions among locals and hammered the country's tourism and aviation industry.

— Jenni Reid,Emma Graham, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attack

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Shifting standards for originality Plagiarism can be defined as the appropriation of someone else’s words or ideas without acknowledgment or compensation.

— Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
The allegations include eight counts of grand theft by an employee and another eight for fraudulent appropriation.

— Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of appropriation

Noun

The outcome of this bellwether case is expected to significantly influence whether other states pursue similar legal actions against AI companies.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
For the 11-year-old Batisa, though, his immediate concern is not the disease which has killed more than 2,300 people among at least 5,000 cases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of case

Noun

And with no serious domestic pressure to adopt more dovish policies, there is little standing in the way of Israel’s annexation of the West Bank and its complete destruction of Gaza.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Hinojosa's organization is looking into possible legal action to prevent the annexation.

— August 17, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of annexation

Noun

Michael Carrick is aiming to build on the positive early signs from his interim spell, while the club has made some useful additions.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
For a spell in the last few years, he became known for cartoonishly long nail extensions, lacquered and bejeweled.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026

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