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

Grundberg said the current escalation in Yemen has become more complicated compared to previous bouts of violence over the course of the civil war.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Suppressing this same pathway produced the opposite result, limiting the ability to switch behavior, driving longer bouts of the repetitive behavior, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of bouts

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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
Existing account takeovers and other fraud can happen without a new credit check.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 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

Congress has failed to pass all appropriations bills by the beginning of the fiscal year, for the thirtieth year in a row.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Vought understands that federal funding provides a tool to consolidate power into the White House, said Bagenstos, who is now a law professor at the University of Michigan, specializing in disability and appropriations law.

— Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of appropriations

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Sánchez, while a popular progressive leader internationally, has been surrounded by a series of legal cases against his Socialist party and even his family, which all deny any wrongdoing.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The court's conservative majority has, in multiple cases, ruled in favor of religious exemptions from generally applicable laws.

— Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cases

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Provide the Right Light Levels Mums bloom best in full sun, though too much direct sun during spells of hot weather can cause flower colors to fade.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
Dull spells and lulls will crop up, building like waves, peaking, crashing, then dissipating.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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