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 problem is, Isolde is very busy with work, so Ry is often left to herself with four alarms a day to take medication to prevent seizures. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Bonta spoke Tuesday after a press conference about fentanyl and gun seizures at the attorney general’s office in downtown Los Angeles. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 Serious side effects of the vaccine, including seizures, are rare. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Signs of infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, a severe headache, stiff neck, seizures, altered mental state and hallucinations. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 In other cases, the watchdog investigator found Border Patrol did not always refer fentanyl seizures to HSI for an investigation. — Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 Lawyers for Democratic states and civic groups are pre-writing legal challenges to ballot seizures. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 To find out, the team induced brief artificial hibernation in mice engineered as an epilepsy model, just before seizures had developed in the animals. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026 Gestational hypertension can progress to preeclampsia, which, in severe cases, can lead to eclampsia, which involves seizures and can be life-threatening. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

MomTok is setting the record straight about its latest bouts of drama, including Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette controversy, in the upcoming season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Furthermore, the Television guitarist has been in the ICU seven times, including for two bouts of sepsis, plus for complications in his kidneys and liver.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026

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Those conversations were spearheaded by headline events including the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on the light rail in South End and teen takeovers.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
This summer has been marked by police pursuits, street takeovers and fatal crashes that have claimed the lives of innocent pedestrians and sent scores of riders to the emergency room.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of takeovers

Noun

The development comes as the global shipping industry contends with attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, higher energy prices, and sharply reduced traffic through some of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
The move follows months of Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and logistics hubs that have disrupted fuel supplies and online commerce, deepening economic strain and public frustration as Russia’s war enters its fifth year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of attacks

Noun

In both cases, Soto rejoined the Mets without a rehab assignment.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Hudson and others are represented by attorney Ryan Downton, who has successfully litigated eligibility cases on behalf of former Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia and others and extended their careers past when the NCAA said their time was up.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of cases

Noun

After spells with six other clubs, he was poised to sign for Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham in the summer of 2025.

— Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Here is Part One of my interview with Diamanda, who grew up in San Diego, was a long time resident of New York City, has cast spells all over the world, and now again lives in San Diego.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

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