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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
Amari has epilepsy and is prone to seizures, according to Today.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Without treatment, meningitis can be life-threatening and lead to seizures, hearing or vision loss, fluid buildup in the brain, sepsis and more.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
That certification does not mention mines specifically and is intended to protect against the entire spectrum of threats, including missile and drone attacks or seizures, Mortimer said.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the push to develop local mineral value chains has taken the tone of negotiating higher equity stakes in mining projects for the government, accompanied by threats of seizures and hostile takeovers.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As a result of the incident, women lost consciousness, had seizures and one plaintiff likely suffered a stroke, the lawsuit stated.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Shipping through the Strait has nearly stopped over fears of mines, Iranian attacks and seizures of ships.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
In some severe cases, the virus can lead to seizures due to electrolyte imbalances from dehydration and loss of electrolytes in the stool.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Hanken has said Akers has no history of seizures.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Without treatment, meningitis can be life-threatening and lead to seizures, hearing or vision loss, fluid buildup in the brain, sepsis and more.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
That certification does not mention mines specifically and is intended to protect against the entire spectrum of threats, including missile and drone attacks or seizures, Mortimer said.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the push to develop local mineral value chains has taken the tone of negotiating higher equity stakes in mining projects for the government, accompanied by threats of seizures and hostile takeovers.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As a result of the incident, women lost consciousness, had seizures and one plaintiff likely suffered a stroke, the lawsuit stated.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Shipping through the Strait has nearly stopped over fears of mines, Iranian attacks and seizures of ships.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
In some severe cases, the virus can lead to seizures due to electrolyte imbalances from dehydration and loss of electrolytes in the stool.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Hanken has said Akers has no history of seizures.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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During the competition 10 teams of poets compete in preliminary bouts with the top four teams performing at Finals.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cohen’s financiers at TD Bank don’t have a lot of experience backing corporate takeovers.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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The takeovers were prompted by campuses receiving five failed accountability ratings in a row.—
Lina Ruiz
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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In recent years, a litany of violent, seemingly unprovoked attacks across Metro led to the deaths or severe injury of several passengers—a confirmation of Angelenos’ worst fears about the system.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Earlier this week the United Nations blasted Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The state Assembly’s appropriations committee is set to consider the bill Thursday.—
Felicia Mello,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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If Republicans maintain control of the House, our first priority should be accountability and oversight of this administration through whatever means necessary — leveraging the appropriations process, wielding subpoena power, working with outside partners to file lawsuits and more.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The outbreak on the ship has been linked to the Andes strain of hantavirus, a rare but potentially severe form of the virus that in some cases can spread between humans through close contact.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The first wife of the high-profile lawyer who specialized in winning medical malpractice cases was serving a 32-year-to-life prison sentence for the 1989 killing of her former husband and his wife, Linda.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Havertz looked utterly forlorn, visibly distressed to pick up yet another injury after a year decimated by two serious surgeries and long spells of rehabilitation.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Coach Ralf Rangnick took over in 2022 after spells with Manchester United, Hoffenheim, Schalke and Stuttgart and Leipzig.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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