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
Four years after the legendary Broncos receiver was found dead in his shower at just 33 years old -- due to complications from a seizure disorder, a medical examiner later ruled — the shock of Thomas’ loss still burns through those closest to him.
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
For the parents of the late Thomas, who passed away in 2021 due to complications from a seizure disorder, Sunday was a celebration of the joy their son brought to so many during his nine seasons in Denver.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Experts have emphasized the need for immediate medical evaluation after such incidents, citing potential causes ranging from complex partial seizures and mini strokes to anxiety or degenerative neurological conditions.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Shortly before his death, Maka began having brief seizures, so the team began scheduling comprehensive evaluations.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
For the parents of the late Thomas, who passed away in 2021 due to complications from a seizure disorder, Sunday was a celebration of the joy their son brought to so many during his nine seasons in Denver.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Experts have emphasized the need for immediate medical evaluation after such incidents, citing potential causes ranging from complex partial seizures and mini strokes to anxiety or degenerative neurological conditions.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Shortly before his death, Maka began having brief seizures, so the team began scheduling comprehensive evaluations.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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This bout features four women who have made significant names for themselves across various promotions.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the sports front, Sarandos said Netflix remained focused on big live events, which includes the recent live super middleweight championship bout between Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez that attracted over 41 million viewers.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Though the families once wielded far-reaching control within New York City, their influence—and membership—have been buffeted since the 1980s by corporate takeovers and prosecutions, according to experts.—
Time,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The leading takeover candidate is aspiring Hollywood empire-builder David Ellison, son of one of the world’s wealthiest people.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federico Gatti was also excellent in thwarting Madrid’s attacks.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The attack has spurred allegations of a hate crime against the girl, who is Yemeni and Muslim.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This pragmatic project expanded the White House's capacity during a period of global crisis and was funded through wartime appropriations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Salaries for some federal employees, including the vast majority of those at the Department of Veterans Affairs, do not come out of appropriations that Congress must approve every year.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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The scientific case for exploration dates back many millions of years to continental drift when Greenland was believed to be closely connected to Norway and the British Isles.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Holt, who has six cases pending in federal court over civil rights violation claims, said as soon as he was transferred, the state began trying to get the cases dismissed as moot, citing his relocation to West Virginia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Most members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party skipped the vote or abstained, save for one lawmaker who cast the deciding vote to advance the annexation bill.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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There are other steps that need to be taken before the annexation can proceed.—
Kate Wolffe
October 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead of croquet games or slam books, the four teen girls of The Craft use spells to help get through their adolescent angst.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Can Joan save the spell’s unwilling host from irreversible damage?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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