1
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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2
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
Rain placed her body on top of River to try and stop his seizures.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The investigation stems from two prior drug trafficking seizures earlier this month, the DA’s office said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The investigation stemmed from two prior drug seizures.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The signs of bird flu in dogs and cats include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing and neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness, according to the AVMA.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The baby, who was gray, emaciated and catatonic when brought to the Hoag Hospital Emergency Room, was suffering from extremely low blood-sugar levels, hypoxia and constant seizures, according to prosecutors.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Cipher at one point recounts Andre’s seizures in Elmira, but later, Doug reveals how Andre persisted inside that prison.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In 2013, a federal judge ruled that under Arpaio the sheriff’s office had discriminated against Latinos during immigration enforcement operations, violating their Fourth and 14th amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures and to equal protection under the law, respectively.
—Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2025
Everyone’s tried to come to their own terms, or understanding, of how Thomas died — a man who never had any history of seizures before football, Smith said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The investigation stems from two prior drug trafficking seizures earlier this month, the DA’s office said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The investigation stemmed from two prior drug seizures.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The signs of bird flu in dogs and cats include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing and neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness, according to the AVMA.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The baby, who was gray, emaciated and catatonic when brought to the Hoag Hospital Emergency Room, was suffering from extremely low blood-sugar levels, hypoxia and constant seizures, according to prosecutors.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Cipher at one point recounts Andre’s seizures in Elmira, but later, Doug reveals how Andre persisted inside that prison.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In 2013, a federal judge ruled that under Arpaio the sheriff’s office had discriminated against Latinos during immigration enforcement operations, violating their Fourth and 14th amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures and to equal protection under the law, respectively.
—Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2025
Everyone’s tried to come to their own terms, or understanding, of how Thomas died — a man who never had any history of seizures before football, Smith said.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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The Pistons matchup represents the second straight game in a back-to-back slate of bouts for Cleveland, who vanquished the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, 118-113, despite a mammoth 40-point, 14-rebound, nine-assist night from two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cool-season grasses, on the other hand, are known for their ability to withstand long bouts of cold temperatures, ice, and snow.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Either way, the results can be detrimental - account takeovers, data theft, ransom demands, or widespread business compromise.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Though the families once wielded far-reaching control within New York City, their influence—and membership—have been buffeted since the 1980s by corporate takeovers and prosecutions, according to experts.—
Time,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Matthew and Christina were both in critical condition following the shooting, their family said in a GoFundMe set up immediately after the attacks.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Long forward passes in transition are common, rather than expansive, intricate attacks.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Congress typically approves funding for these nutrition programs through the annual appropriations process.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Democrats have refused to move forward on appropriations without an extension of health insurance subsidies on which millions of Americans rely, and Republicans have not budged on the issue.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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In all those cases, the fund may lack the capital for seizing the opportunity.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, increases in mortality and hospital admissions from respiratory diseases, asthma attacks and new cases of asthma, the EPA said.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Parker himself looks to have learned from his previous spells in the Premier League with Fulham and Bournemouth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kansas had multiple instances of cold shooting spells, allowing Fort Hays State to stay within striking distance.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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