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 Those concentrates can be up to 13 times stronger than morphine, and users risk addiction, liver damage, and seizures— or worse. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026 Most government seizures are made through mail and express-courier services, rather than through shipping containers, and many of the shipments originate in China and Hong Kong. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors accused Linton of lying about suffering seizures. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 In addition, 5,013 weapons were seized — a 120% jump compared to last year's operation — more than 1,400 children were identified or located, a 34% jump, and authorities conducted 687 fentanyl seizures, up 63%, the FBI said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 There was a case in recent years where school staff noticed a student from a faith-healing family having up to 13 seizures a day, which ultimately led to a doctor going to court to say the girl needed emergency medical attention. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026 Bringing Home the Browns was started to share Heather’s journey and updates after an aneurysm caused seizures, which eventually led to Heather being placed in a coma while pregnant with her and Sean’s first baby. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026 Seek emergency care for severe symptoms such as seizures, fainting, difficulty waking, or sudden trouble speaking. — HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026 Coming to Connecticut for care meant eventual brain surgery for Burnett, surgery that has meant her seizures stopped in summer 2025. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The Vegas residency was originally scheduled to begin last February but was repeatedly postponed as the singer battled the cancer and previous bouts of bronchitis.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
But the majority of the country’s stormwater infrastructure was not built for heavier bouts of rain brought by a warming climate — and now experts are warning the ongoing super El Niño will further expose those risks across the nation.

— Erin Douglas, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bouts

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From weeknight dinner takeovers to weekend festivals, here are some of the hottest metro Atlanta pop-ups to catch this week.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Bloys is a near 25-year veteran of HBO who has steered TV’s most prestigious brand through choppy waters and three massive corporate takeovers in eight years.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of takeovers

Noun

In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The question also raised the recent spread of controversies over individual films into attacks on cast and crew and campaigns to halt screenings.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of attacks

Noun

If voters approve the sales tax initiatives, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK would be required to approve specific appropriations during future public meetings.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
The $1 million was included at Matsui’s request in the fiscal 2026 budget in January and became law April 30 as part of a congressional appropriations package.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of appropriations

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Unusually, adult children can (in rare cases) be liable to pay for parents’ care if the parents run out of money.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
Uganda had temporarily restricted non-essential travel across its border with the DRC after most of its cases were imported from the country.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of cases

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The insulation of the mulch will help keep the bulbs dormant during those treacherous warm spells in late winter and early spring.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
And while some fall heat spells have been worse, the once that’s expected to begin this week won’t be easy to ignore.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

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