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
In rare cases, infected patients may develop complications such as reactive arthritis, bloodstream infections, seizures or hemolytic-uremic syndrome, which involves damage to blood vessels in the kidneys.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Indeed, because deportation is not considered a criminal matter, the constitutional provisions protecting those accused and convicted of crimes do not apply, including prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, providing a lawyer and requiring a jury trial.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Home Office did not say if any arrests have been made as part of the seizures.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Symptoms include pallor or loss of color in the skin, extreme tiredness, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, decreased urination or blood in the urine, swelling of the legs, confusion, seizures, stroke, and high blood pressure, the clinic states.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Indeed, because deportation is not considered a criminal matter, the constitutional provisions protecting those accused and convicted of crimes do not apply, including prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, providing a lawyer and requiring a jury trial.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Another was a 2-year-old (also not vaccinated), who had brain abscesses and seizures and has had lasting effects.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite normal EEGs and other reports from Cook Children’s hospital, Laura wrote in posts in late May 2025 that her son had seizures cerebral palsy, a mitochondrial disorder, autism and developmental delays, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Indeed, because deportation is not considered a criminal matter, the constitutional provisions protecting those accused and convicted of crimes do not apply, including prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, providing a lawyer and requiring a jury trial.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Home Office did not say if any arrests have been made as part of the seizures.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Symptoms include pallor or loss of color in the skin, extreme tiredness, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, decreased urination or blood in the urine, swelling of the legs, confusion, seizures, stroke, and high blood pressure, the clinic states.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Indeed, because deportation is not considered a criminal matter, the constitutional provisions protecting those accused and convicted of crimes do not apply, including prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, providing a lawyer and requiring a jury trial.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Another was a 2-year-old (also not vaccinated), who had brain abscesses and seizures and has had lasting effects.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite normal EEGs and other reports from Cook Children’s hospital, Laura wrote in posts in late May 2025 that her son had seizures cerebral palsy, a mitochondrial disorder, autism and developmental delays, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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Duran discussed bouts with severe depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Characters often represent many levels of ruefulness, which informs incoming bouts of nostalgia while dealing with life’s uncertainty.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds have been arrested in countries across the Gulf region, according to the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights, some on allegations of expressing sympathies for Iran’s attacks and for posting images of Iranian bombardments to social media.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Monday Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is slated to testify before the House appropriations committee.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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Know More Collins, first elected to the Senate in 1996, chairs the chamber’s powerful appropriations committee.—
Colin Campbell,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Renkins said prosecutors went forward with cases against him when her daughter no longer wanted to pursue them.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Irvine police arrested a 28-year-old Paramount man accused of stealing about $34,000 worth of Lego sets through a series of fraudulent returns across the country, including cases in which boxes were filled with dry pasta instead of the original pieces.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Yes, the five first-years are all in the set as two-color uncommons with Prepared spells, serving a similar function to STX’s cycle with Zimone and Quintorius.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Shelbayh is the first Jordanian player to hold an ATP ranking, and spent a year at the University of Florida between 2021 and 2022, either side of spells at the Rafael Nadal academy.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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