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 In the absence of timely intervention, preeclampsia symptoms can rapidly escalate, with brain hemorrhages, cardiac events, organ damage and seizures. — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Blackouts and seizures, tremors that became full-body shakes, stabbing chest pains. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Deaunda, 52, was wary at first, especially after witnessing one of his seizures firsthand. — Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 His office pointed to recent examples of ballot seizures in California and Georgia as the impetus for the legislation. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Alcohol withdrawal seizures are a rare, yet very dangerous, symptom experienced by about 1% of people suffering alcohol withdrawal. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 In May, Klee revealed that Simon had been diagnosed with cancer, after spending a few days in the ICU for seizures. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Brody also cited the former stockbroker Patten's remorse for his crime of securities fraud, and his history of seizures, which included two in February and May, as other reasons for a non-prison sentence. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026

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Noun

The creator of vivid, indelible fantasies for women to try on and to embody was also a fragile and anguished man, troubled throughout his life by alcohol, drug dependency, and bouts of debilitating depression.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
The event, featuring 14 bouts, kicks off with an early start, streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

— Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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Unbridled spending at a level that blows competitors out of the water, as Chelsea and Manchester City did after takeovers by Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mansour respectively in the 2000s, is simply not possible in the era of financial regulation.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Advertisement Some of the lean staffing can likely be attributed to the wave of private equity takeovers of hospitals in recent years.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of takeovers

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Harbaugh had tense standoffs with legacy defenders Ed Reed, Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs and, during the 2012 season, held a sitdown with his players to address their vicious and personal attacks on his approach.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Israeli intelligence believes Iran moved part of its enriched uranium stockpile to Pickaxe Mountain after last June’s attacks, an Israeli source familiar with the matter told CNN.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of attacks

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But even if Congress retains this provision, the Pentagon’s framework agreements to boost weapons production likely require lawmakers to approve additional military spending outside of regular appropriations.

— Julia Gledhill, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Welch stripped Crespo of his title as chair of the appropriations committee and the staffers that come with that.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of appropriations

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The Justice Department office that handles immigration courts said in a statement that judges were adjusting their schedules to resolve cases more quickly, while making sure all cases get handled fairly and lawfully.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
More than 100 residents of the community attended to hear the candidates make their cases.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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