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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
Lucero referenced the text of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures unless a warrant specifies a particular place and person or thing to be seized.
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CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
That specter continues to reverberate through that first Chiefs Super Bowl roster, from which 12 had died by their early 70s, suffering from such issues as cancer, heart problems, seizures and various forms of dementia.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Just a nibble on a leaf or petal can lead to rapid kidney damage with loss of appetite, vomiting, hypersalivation, lethargy and sometimes neurological signs such as stumbling, tremors and seizures.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Quintana also served on a panel for Purple Day in Disney and traveled to Tallahassee to advocate for training in schools for people who experience seizures.
—Najahe Sherman, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
West then suffered seizures and cardiac arrest in the days leading up to her death, WSB-TV said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of bird flu in mammals include tremors, convulsions, seizures and muscle weakness.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday's approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.
—Matthew Perrone The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday’s approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.
—Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
That specter continues to reverberate through that first Chiefs Super Bowl roster, from which 12 had died by their early 70s, suffering from such issues as cancer, heart problems, seizures and various forms of dementia.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Just a nibble on a leaf or petal can lead to rapid kidney damage with loss of appetite, vomiting, hypersalivation, lethargy and sometimes neurological signs such as stumbling, tremors and seizures.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Quintana also served on a panel for Purple Day in Disney and traveled to Tallahassee to advocate for training in schools for people who experience seizures.
—Najahe Sherman, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
West then suffered seizures and cardiac arrest in the days leading up to her death, WSB-TV said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of bird flu in mammals include tremors, convulsions, seizures and muscle weakness.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday's approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.
—Matthew Perrone The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday’s approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.
—Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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The policy change comes as Cuba grapples with a collapsing energy grid and bouts of public protest.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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When she was struck with bouts of vertigo and eventually temporary vision loss, the doctor determined the correct diagnosis.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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The overlap in processes for public information release and state takeovers in Texas is a fairly new concept.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Przeszlowski has studied takeovers since the end of 2023.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine has launched drone attacks at Russia, although on a smaller scale.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The move came after a series of Iranian attacks on other troops at British, French and Italian bases in northern Iraq.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the War Powers Resolution, lawmakers also have power over the appropriations process and could deny the administration’s request to boost military funding.—
Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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As a stopgap, lawmakers can agree to independently finance TSA agent payrolls—separating appropriations for what already has bipartisan support, and what remains controversial.—
Jackson Shedelbower,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The other agent graduated from the FBI Academy in 2018 and at the time of his firing was working on public corruption cases and had directly briefed Patel on a particular investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The town is now actively monitoring water use, using smart meters in some cases and on-the-ground enforcement in others.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hilarious Leprechaun Jokes What kind of spells do leprechauns use?—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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After loan spells at Besiktas and Union Berlin, Newcastle United signed him as a backup on a free transfer.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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