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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
Overall, the operation netted 1,139 arrests, 984 firearm seizures, and 615 criminal indictments, according to an FBI document reviewed by Fox News Digital.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Claims by county officials that FBI seizures of election records violated constitutional protections.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The child, the complaint says, required dialysis and blood transfusions and suffered seizures and decreased pancreatic function.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Lucia Adarve grew up having seizures, trouble balancing, difficulty with communication and classwork and more symptoms, according to CBS News.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The seizures included more than 12 kilograms (26 pounds) in gold bars, millions in cash, premium watches and some 20 luxury properties, investigators told a news conference.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
But data from seizures does show powder fentanyl making in-roads in the Southwest, Stopka said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Claims by county officials that FBI seizures of election records violated constitutional protections.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The child, the complaint says, required dialysis and blood transfusions and suffered seizures and decreased pancreatic function.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Lucia Adarve grew up having seizures, trouble balancing, difficulty with communication and classwork and more symptoms, according to CBS News.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The seizures included more than 12 kilograms (26 pounds) in gold bars, millions in cash, premium watches and some 20 luxury properties, investigators told a news conference.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
But data from seizures does show powder fentanyl making in-roads in the Southwest, Stopka said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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The United States and Iran traded strikes overnight in one of the most intense bouts of conflict since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries began in April.—
Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Breaking activity into shorter bouts throughout the day (for example, three 10-minute walks instead of one 30-minute walk) may be more manageable for people with busy schedules but just as beneficial.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 June 2026
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During these takeovers, authorities say teens often assault people and sometimes each other, commit robberies and carry out other disorderly behavior.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Local beaches across the region have had numerous beach takeovers on warm days over the last few weeks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Each one would need to stock more interceptors and operate with escort ships to fend off attacks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Simple steps like version pinning or requiring a cool-down period before new library releases are available to developers can go a very long way toward blunting the supply chain attacks that are about to become far more common.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The House will vote on a resolution expressing support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, a war powers resolution pulling troops from Lebanon and one of 12 appropriations bills.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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In August, a month after the appropriations package that could kill the ACM was officially introduced in Congress, Anacostia residents hosted a rally, hoping to raise awareness.—
Camille Borders,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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The best chance to minimize that risk is to identify and isolate cases as quickly as possible.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Interruptions in antihypertensives and statins can raise heart risks over time, and in some cases lead to hypertensive emergencies.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Gabriel came straight into the first team in 2020, but Saliba had to wait, with three loan spells back to France after arriving from Saint-Etienne in 2019.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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At the same time, severe OCD, intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable crying spells took a major toll on Cust’s mental health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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