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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
Noun
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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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During these takeovers, authorities say teens often assault people and sometimes each other, commit robberies and carry out other disorderly behavior.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Local beaches across the region have had numerous beach takeovers on warm days over the last few weeks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Each one would need to stock more interceptors and operate with escort ships to fend off attacks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Simple steps like version pinning or requiring a cool-down period before new library releases are available to developers can go a very long way toward blunting the supply chain attacks that are about to become far more common.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 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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The best chance to minimize that risk is to identify and isolate cases as quickly as possible.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Interruptions in antihypertensives and statins can raise heart risks over time, and in some cases lead to hypertensive emergencies.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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