1
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
On May 6, 2025, the dog allegedly couldn’t stand or walk and was having seizures.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The government’s seizure of the ports this week set off another round of objections.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The seizure was the result of an investigation based on tips from animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Three months in, the only break in the case to be released publicly was the seizure of two vehicles earlier this month that Withrow’s office said were involved in the shooting.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The government’s seizure of the ports this week set off another round of objections.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The seizure was the result of an investigation based on tips from animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Three months in, the only break in the case to be released publicly was the seizure of two vehicles earlier this month that Withrow’s office said were involved in the shooting.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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However, the Hall of Fame game participants will have four matchups because of the early exhibition bout.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The United States and Israel’s widening war with Iran has stricken an already uneasy global economy with a new bout of uncertainty.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Morath announced a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD last year after a single campus in the district, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade Center, received five consecutive failure ratings in the state’s A-F accountability scores.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Morath confirmed the takeover decision in October, and a panel of state administrative law judges ruled against Fort Worth ISD last month in the school district’s final appeal.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Several Persian Gulf nations have already reduced or fully shut down oil and natural gas production out of fear of an attack by Iran’s drone or missile arsenal.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even so, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw fresh drone and missile attacks Saturday morning.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Committees everybody wants to get on are appropriations, finance, judiciary and foreign relations.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Congress is meant to approve an annual authorization bill to set NASA’s priorities and an appropriations bill that allocates money, but the former is often neglected; the most recent finalized NASA authorization bill dates to 2022.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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War powers resolutions enjoy special privileges in both legislative chambers, meaning the minority party can force votes on them even against the wishes of the majority party − in this case, the GOP.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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In both those cases, judges have ruled that the money must continue to flow for now.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The council will consider the project’s zoning, rear yard coverage and annexation requests at a future meeting.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The board approved first reading of the annexation along with a preliminary development plan and a conditional use permit to allow triplex buildings at its Tuesday night meeting.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rastrick also had a spell at the Professional Game Academy Audit Company (PGAAC) as leadership and management auditor.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Davis played through foul trouble, too, sitting for spells after collecting four infractions.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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