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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
  1. bouts
  2. takeovers
  3. attacks
  4. appropriations
  5. cases
  6. spells
Noun
  • Prelim Results Five of the seven preliminary bouts ended inside the distance, and two of the three newcomers on the card finished their debuts.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The Polish boxer – nicknamed The Viking – has lost 11 of his last 17 bouts dating back to 2017 and has gone from a former world title challenger to a comfortable opponent for rising prospects to beat.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of bouts
Noun
  • In response to the takeovers, the city has launched an office of youth affairs, met and listened to students at schools, and created a youth advisory board comprised of teens and young adults.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Teen takeovers showcase teens’ extraordinary abilities to identify collective problems and to enact creative solutions – whether or not these solutions are acceptable to adults in power.
    — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of takeovers
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • When Congress fails to pass its 12 appropriations bills as prescribed by law and the previous round of funding expires, the government shuts down.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 July 2026
  • The measure, part of the annual State Department appropriations bill, now heads to the Senate.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 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
  • Not only are sick-leave rates shown to spike during intense hot spells, but health and safety laws in countries such as Italy and Greece oblige workers to actively stop working during peak midday heat.
    — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Months of dry weather, a record lack of snow in some areas, hot spells and erratic winds have contributed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of spells

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