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
Noun
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The outperformance is a return to form for Apple, whose cash-generating prowess and rock-solid balance sheet have in past bouts of turbulence left it relatively unscathed.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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On the Amazon Prime Video postgame recap of the Lakers-Grizzlies clash, former six-time All-Star power forward Blake Griffin took umbrage with Morant's occasional mid-game bouts with apathy.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The trio developed a reputation for aggressive takeovers of companies, most notably the now-legendary raid on the Kremenchuk steel plant in 2006.—
Olena Loginova,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kenvue shareholders will own about 46% in what is one of the largest corporate takeovers this year.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This mountainous region is known for its lush forests, lakes and valleys – and for being a hotspot for this year’s deadly bear attacks in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a large portion of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal was destroyed during the first hours of the aerial attacks.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The benefit reductions for November are temporary, and SNAP recipients are expected to receive full benefits once the government shutdown ends and regular appropriations have been approved.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The contingency plan says nearly all of those employees who continue to work will be paid using sources other than annual appropriations, which are on hold during the shutdown.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, actions of the British armed forces have been described as unjustified.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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In many of these cases, individual players have got caught by highly sensitive algorithms put in place by the betting companies to detect unusual activity.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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But when one of their daughters suddenly begins suffering from unexplained fainting spells, their choice is shaken and strange twists begin to happen.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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This keeps them from being damaged during warm spells that turn cold again.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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