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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
Without it, pets, and especially cats, could experience a deficiency that can lead to neurological issues, seizures and even death.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The risk is particularly concerning in infants and during active seizures, when IV access can be difficult to maintain.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
Officials have in the past touted the 77th Street gang unit as one of the department’s best, trumpeting its arrests and seizures of gun and drugs on social media.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
That season, however, his wife Lily began to experience seizures.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Overall, the operation netted 1,139 arrests, 984 firearm seizures, and 615 criminal indictments, according to an FBI document reviewed by Fox News Digital.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Claims by county officials that FBI seizures of election records violated constitutional protections.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The risk is particularly concerning in infants and during active seizures, when IV access can be difficult to maintain.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
Officials have in the past touted the 77th Street gang unit as one of the department’s best, trumpeting its arrests and seizures of gun and drugs on social media.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
That season, however, his wife Lily began to experience seizures.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Overall, the operation netted 1,139 arrests, 984 firearm seizures, and 615 criminal indictments, according to an FBI document reviewed by Fox News Digital.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Claims by county officials that FBI seizures of election records violated constitutional protections.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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Regular movement reduces tension, worry and restlessness, even short bouts can calm the mind and body.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Inside the Bemelmans’ Bar room espresso martinis were on steady order as random bouts of singing rang out alongside the live music.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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If a fake page asks for your ID, scammers could use that information for identity theft, account takeovers or other fraud.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The bill contains no such prohibition on mobile home takeovers, and the president did not mention such purchases in his January order.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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And, in any case, many legal experts say the boat attacks amount to extrajudicial killings in violation of international law.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Sam Abu Haikal is the 13th child to be killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank so far this year, according to the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, which has documented the killing of 236 children in the region by Israeli forces since the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The House will vote on a resolution expressing support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, a war powers resolution pulling troops from Lebanon and one of 12 appropriations bills.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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In August, a month after the appropriations package that could kill the ACM was officially introduced in Congress, Anacostia residents hosted a rally, hoping to raise awareness.—
Camille Borders,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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During the first eight months of 2025, more than 750 measles cases were reported during a major outbreak in west Texas that hospitalized dozens of unvaccinated residents and killed two people.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The majority of crimes committed in the area are assault offenses, with 222 cases so far in 2026.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Though Australia are happy to hold their shape for long spells, this is not solely a passive setup.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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In another shocking revelation, former Everton midfielder Li Tie admitted paying rival teams to help two clubs win promotion to the Chinese Super League during managerial spells between 2015 and 2019.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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