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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
The warning signs include all the above but also may include a strong, rapid heartbeat, confusion, vomiting, seizures, slurred speech, or passing out.
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Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
2 July 2026
But that just makes the swelling worse, rapidly causing other body parts to swell—including the brain, which can cause a loss of consciousness, seizures and in some cases, death.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Watch out for heat stroke symptoms such as confusion, altered mental state, slurred speech, loss of consciousness (coma), hot, dry skin or profuse sweating, seizures, and very high body temperature.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
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Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Heat stroke can cause seizures or put someone into a coma as their core temperature rises.
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Brian Bossak,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
In fact, data from the platform helped the FOXG1 Research Foundation redirect its treatment endpoint from seizures to movement disorders.
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Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Justices ruled that sweeping use of cellphone data requires a warrant, a decision applying the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, to new technology.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
When body temperatures exceed 104 degrees, the brain and organs can suffer direct damage, leading to seizures, organ failure and death within hours.
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Chuka Onuh,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
2 July 2026
But that just makes the swelling worse, rapidly causing other body parts to swell—including the brain, which can cause a loss of consciousness, seizures and in some cases, death.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Watch out for heat stroke symptoms such as confusion, altered mental state, slurred speech, loss of consciousness (coma), hot, dry skin or profuse sweating, seizures, and very high body temperature.
—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
—
Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Heat stroke can cause seizures or put someone into a coma as their core temperature rises.
—
Brian Bossak,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
In fact, data from the platform helped the FOXG1 Research Foundation redirect its treatment endpoint from seizures to movement disorders.
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Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Justices ruled that sweeping use of cellphone data requires a warrant, a decision applying the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, to new technology.
—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
When body temperatures exceed 104 degrees, the brain and organs can suffer direct damage, leading to seizures, organ failure and death within hours.
—
Chuka Onuh,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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Sarah Breeden, deputy governor of the Bank of England, said agentic AI could amplify volatility during bouts of market stress.
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That’s because a parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making people sick across several states.
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Past teen takeovers have proven the events have the potential to become dangerous.
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Puma and Adidas have both expanded flagship race-week takeovers, using premium London retail real estate to anchor performance fashion drops and team merchandise launches.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Many of the projects are supported by the State of Florida through appropriations or by university bonding and private donations.
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Also stalled are appropriations for the State Department, a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, among other measures.
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Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
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Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
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This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!
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Morocco, meanwhile, played really well in spells throughout the group stage but would often fail to really capitalize on its dominance.
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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