seizure

noun

ˈsē-zhər How to pronounce seizure (audio)
Definition of seizurenext
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 Cameron died in July 2019 at age 20 after suffering a seizure in his sleep caused by SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 In 2016, Carter had two seizures while flying from Wisconsin to California, TMZ reported at the time. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 July 2026 It is not meant to recall Stalin’s seizure of farms, which resulted in mass famine, or Mao’s Great Leap Forward, which also resulted in mass famine. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 Reducing violent crime remains one of DEA’s top strategic priorities, and the significant drug seizures resulting from this operation underscore the close relationship between violence and drug trafficking activity. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seizure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
  1. bout
  2. takeover
  3. attack
  4. appropriation
  5. case
  6. annexation
  7. spell
Noun
  • His chaotic style had him in position to win both bouts, but Gaethje was taking too much damage.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
  • Haaland’s winning goal came after another bout of yanking and pulling; the striker tried to free himself by slapping the defender’s arm away, eventually just carrying on regardless.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bout
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  • Similarly, Newport Beach had warned partygoers to avoid lawbreaking before the takeover.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Until mid August, Chef Adam Handling is taking over the kitchen his four-week kitchen takeover at Lost Oasis in Trafalgar Square.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of takeover
Noun
  • This appears to be one of Kyiv's deepest attacks on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of attack
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  • But its appropriation process has come under more intense scrutiny in recent weeks after a supposedly fake investment promotion agency was found to have received allocations from the budget.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • The 2026 housing appropriation adopted by Congress this year boosted HACLA’s Section 8 funding by $138 million, Castro Ramirez said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of appropriation
Noun
  • Mark Levine, the city's comptroller, said that this current cluster of cases is from a contaminated cooling tower, and not a water system.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Waiting to hear from the Vatican Kunst said he was tapped by Bishop Daniel Felton — who presented Buh’s case at the conference — to gather information regarding a possible cause for sainthood.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of case
Noun
  • In this legal battle, the states pursue a near-complete annexation of the company, not equitable restitution for some alleged crime.
    — David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
  • His invitation for me was to go to Vienna for a festival called Republic of Love to give a talk about the rise of fascism at ORF, which is the radio station where Hitler announced the annexation of Austria.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of annexation
Noun
  • Anderson was the final one in the gym, spending nearly a good dozen or so minutes seated next to Hornets assistant coach Ryan Frazier, chatting for a lengthy spell while going over some things.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • It was planted at #1 on the service for a spell and remains in the top 2 or 3 daily.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of spell

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