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
Symptoms of heat stroke include loss of consciousness, confusion, slurred speech, profuse sweating, hot or dry skin or seizures.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Police posted a picture of a suspect who allegedly punched and kicked the victim, who suffered a seizure before lapsing into a coma.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The boy eventually suffered a seizure, then went into a coma, police said.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
This comes as the city sheriff's office announced several arrests and seizures in a multi-agency enforcement effort last week after several complaints from members of the community.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Police posted a picture of a suspect who allegedly punched and kicked the victim, who suffered a seizure before lapsing into a coma.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The boy eventually suffered a seizure, then went into a coma, police said.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
This comes as the city sheriff's office announced several arrests and seizures in a multi-agency enforcement effort last week after several complaints from members of the community.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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The mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs gets most of the buzz, but there was an even worse bout of mass death ages before the dinosaurs said goodbye.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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But for her, his TikToks helped bring joy during a deep bout of depression stemming from a traumatic brain injury.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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None of the bills signed Tuesday involved teen takeover events.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The cowgirl character teams with old friend Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) to battle a tech takeover of their home from an antagonistic frog tablet named Lilypad (Greta Lee).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Two other individuals survived that attack, the military said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In 2022, Lake County was awarded a $122 million appropriation from the state agency, earmarked for regional stormwater initiatives to reduce flooding.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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In a systemic crisis, Congressional appropriation—taxpayer money—backstops that fund.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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As of June 12, there have been 2,073 measles cases reported in the United States in 2016.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In that case, the parent may continue borrowing under the old limits for up to three school years, or until graduation, whichever comes first.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That issue came to a head Monday night when the council considered approving the annexation, zoning and preliminary plat for Highline Estate, a 93-acre development at the corner of Linden Road and Franklin Road.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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An annexation might just qualify.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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Which, in retrospect, means the spell was working.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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That hot spell ended because of a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought back a marine layer so thick that the weather service said morning drizzle in far inland places Thursday and Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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