seizures

noun

plural of seizure
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 Adverse effects include respiratory depression, seizures, loss of consciousness, tachycardia and agitation. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Among other notable claims are 2,267 for pregnancy, birth and maternal care, 1,793 for seizures and 419 for suicide or self-harm. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Oligodendroglioma is a rare type of primary brain or spinal cord tumor that develops from glial cells and can result in seizures, headaches and neurological changes, according to the National Institutes of Health. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 The records also included strokes, seizures, bleeding, injuries, allergic reactions and heart problems. — Vera Lucia Pappaterra, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Speaking to Radio Jornalera NJ, an independent Spanish language media outlet, Lopez-Cornejo’s mother, María, said her son took medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures. — Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Medicaid pays for the prescriptions that keep Pugh's seizures at bay. — Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 In a video the group posted on Facebook, Maria Cornejo said her son took medication to manage seizures, diabetes and his blood pressure. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
  1. bouts
  2. takeovers
  3. attacks
  4. appropriations
  5. cases
  6. spells
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
Definition of bouts
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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
Noun
  • In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Russia set new wartime records for both the scale and pace of its missile attacks on Ukraine in July, according to data released by the Ukrainian Air Force.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of attacks
Noun
  • 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
Definition of cases
Noun
  • During those spells, PSG won the Champions League in consecutive seasons, alongside Ligue 1 titles.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Infants have small airways that can get clogged during coughing spells, leading to difficulty breathing and dangerous drops in oxygen.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of spells

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