SEIZURES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

seizures

noun

plural of seizure

as in bouts

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder an epileptic seizure

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as in takeovers

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 seizures The Houthis’ latest seizures, which follow their capture of the Red Sea port of Mokha and a strategic island last week, puts more pressure on Saudi shipments and, in turn, global oil supplies and prices. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 Activist networks and legal scholars are rehearsing doomsday scenarios, planning mass protests and advising judges on ballot seizures and ICE deployments, underscoring fears that the midterms could stress-test American democracy. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The three-year pilot sharply reduced possession offenses and police drug seizures, but there was little evidence of broader health benefits. — Karyn Sporer, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Both Mexico’s Navy and Defense Ministry confirmed to CNN an increase in drone seizures over the past year. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Folsom staff said the city could not legally adopt the type of impoundment residents requested, citing Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable seizures. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The books and documentaries always talk about how Ian’s seizures were getting really bad near the end. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 Congress’ intent was to help farmers along with people who believe hemp’s high levels of the nonintoxicating compound CBD can help with seizures, pain and sleep. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026 Those with the condition, which was eventually named Minamata disease, had symptoms including tremors, headaches, seizures, vision and hearing problems, ataxia, dysarthria, memory loss, and cognitive decline. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The card also features exciting preliminary bouts, including a matchup between Marlon Vera (23-12), who has been training in Southern California for years, and Canadian Charles Jourdain (18-1-1).

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
The two fighters put it all the line to be awarded a UFC contract, joining the world’s largest promoter of MMA bouts.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

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Irvine’s wide streets for years have provided a prime location for speeding, street racing and takeovers, authorities say.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
By doing so, campuses get a two-year exemption from state takeovers, meaning a campus can get up to seven F ratings in a row and still not be subject to a takeover.

— Samuel O’Neal September 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

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Ukraine's State Emergency Service said Tuesday that Russian strikes on Kyiv had killed one person and wounded seven other people since the start of the day, with attacks carried out on the capital's gas stations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said Tuesday that Russian strikes on Kyiv had killed one person and wounded seven other people since the start of the day, with attacks carried out on the capital’s gas stations.

— Liudas Dapkus, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacks

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Unlike some other regions, the program doesn’t require extra money from the state or appropriations requests every few years.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
But whether private or public, aviation security funds will have to come from congressional appropriations.

— Hydrick Thomas, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of appropriations

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Unlike criminal cases, in which a person may be able to post a percentage of the bond, an immigration bond generally must be paid in full before release.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Of those cases, 89% were attributed to the Russian side, including members of the armed forces, prison service and security agencies, while 11% were linked to Ukraine, including members of the Ukrainian armed forces.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

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