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
Venezuela ranks sixth among Latin American countries in terms of seizures, with less than 2%.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
After about 23 minutes of Bradley Fullerton having a seizure, the doctor called the nurses and told them to give him his medications, the complaint says.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Vagus nerve simulators are used to treat seizure disorders, depression, PTSD, gut issues, anxiety, and chronic pain.
—Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In a fact sheet published on July 30, the White House said 90% of all cargo seizures in fiscal 2024, including 98% of narcotics seizures and 97% of intellectual property rights seizures, originated as de minimis shipments.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,melissa Repko,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
After about 23 minutes of Bradley Fullerton having a seizure, the doctor called the nurses and told them to give him his medications, the complaint says.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Vagus nerve simulators are used to treat seizure disorders, depression, PTSD, gut issues, anxiety, and chronic pain.
—Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In a fact sheet published on July 30, the White House said 90% of all cargo seizures in fiscal 2024, including 98% of narcotics seizures and 97% of intellectual property rights seizures, originated as de minimis shipments.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,melissa Repko,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
Noun
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The two dueled inside a dohyō, the circular area traditionally used for sumo wrestling bouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sandhagen dispatched Edgar with a vicious flying knee 28 seconds into that bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Experts say a forcible takeover would likely knock Taiwan's chipmakers offline, temporarily if not longer term.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Between their 2018 takeover and the end of 2023-24, Villa spent 132 per cent of income on wages and player amortisation costs.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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As aid groups say famine has already taken hold, the assault risks the lives of remaining hostages—captured by Hamas in its October 2023 attack—while Netanyahu faces mounting political turmoil at home, even as Washington continues to hold Hamas responsible for prolonging the conflict.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Even when put under lighter sanctions in 2018, during the Salisbury chemical attack, claims of election interference, and criminal cyber operations continued.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, it has been funded with a relatively even split of private donations to support its programming, and federal appropriations provided by Congress to support its core operations including the maintenance of the facilities, further underscoring its unique status.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Congress is expected to vote this week on one of its 12 appropriations bills to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2026 and avoid a shutdown.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the main compartment, the bag has two zippered pockets in front, a rear zipped pocket, and a mesh expansion that is designed to hold a water bottle, to-go coffee mug, umbrella, or sunglasses case.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Crown Point resident Susan McKendry, during the public hearing portion of the annexation request, asked about how the new business park would be serviced in regards to utilities.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this week, some far-right members of Netanyahu's ruling coalition vowed to push through annexation plans, calling it the best way to prevent a Palestinian state.—
Jordana Miller,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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For Onana, this spell will be remembered less for his ability than for the gap between promise and reality.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The cosmos is casting a spell this September, and love is as magnetic and transformative as ever.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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