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 The syndrome, which is characterized by multiple daily seizures, impacts brain health and can lead to various disabilities. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 13 July 2026 The Food and Drug Administration has warned that using kratom can cause serious adverse events like liver toxicity and seizures. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The seizures were conducted during the execution of six search warrants in the area. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026 One provides coverage for medically necessary seizure detection devices, and another gives drivers a way to settle disputes with insurers over whether a car should be totaled or repaired. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seizure

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Noun

While referee Herb Dean has faced recent scrutiny for other bouts, this stoppage was widely regarded as clean and timely.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
The resulting illness, cyclosporiasis, causes bouts of diarrhea that, if left untreated, can wreak havoc on the digestive system for a month.

— Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Definition of bout

Noun

Newcastle cannot reach the top as quickly as initially hoped post-takeover, given the financial constraints.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Meanwhile, Boston did its part to make visiting fans feel at home, so much so that a mutual admiration society took root during the Tartan Army’s brief takeover of Beantown’s taprooms.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of takeover

Noun

Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of attack

Noun

The measure, part of the annual State Department appropriations bill, now heads to the Senate.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
The amendment, considered on the floor as part of the annual National Security, Department of State, and related programs appropriations bill, saw 103 Democrats vote yes.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Definition of appropriation

Noun

A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
What began as a low-level juvenile case became five years in secure custody as his behavior deteriorated and new charges accumulated.

— Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of case

Noun

Planning and Zoning Commission members on May 18 voted in a tie, which meant a denial of the application under a conditional use permit, but the owners pressed forward seeking an annexation with a development agreement instead.

— Noah Daly July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Prior to Russia being excluded from the G8 in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea, parts of Europe were directly dependent on Russia for oil and gas.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of annexation

Noun

The agency compared the heat wave’s severity to that of August 2003, when a 16-day hot spell caused 70,000 deaths across Europe.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Onana was forced off during Belgium’s round-of-16 win over the USMNT and is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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