SEIZURES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

seizures

noun

plural of seizure

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 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 Both can come with a set of symptoms based on the location of the tumor, which include headaches, nausea and vomiting, confusion or brain function decline, memory loss, personality changes, vision problems or seizures. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026 The syndrome, which is characterized by multiple daily seizures, impacts brain health and can lead to various disabilities. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 13 July 2026 The Food and Drug Administration has warned that using kratom can cause serious adverse events like liver toxicity and seizures. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Dogs may also experience unsteadiness or lack of coordination, and in severe cases, seizures or coma may occur. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The seizures were conducted during the execution of six search warrants in the area. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026 Those arguments largely resonated with judge Stephen Lau, who said that six or seven days’ notice to move all of Williams’ belongings was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 The syndrome has been linked to migraines or traced to incidents of mini-seizures or strokes. — David K. Li, NBC news, 8 July 2026

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Noun

While referee Herb Dean has faced recent scrutiny for other bouts, this stoppage was widely regarded as clean and timely.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
The resulting illness, cyclosporiasis, causes bouts of diarrhea that, if left untreated, can wreak havoc on the digestive system for a month.

— Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Definition of bouts

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Unlike some of the policy wonks and academics who opine about teen takeovers, Johnson has dealt directly with these kids.

— Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Christopher Ruszkowski, a former secretary of education for New Mexico who is now overseeing the state of Texas’ takeovers of a large school district and charter school network.

— Austin Horn July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Definition of takeovers

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However, the continuation of attacks between the US and Iran could pose challenges to China’s economy.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The response has been hampered by a funding gap, attacks on health centers, and an ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, as well as mistrust among local communities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of attacks

Noun

McConnell questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the funding request during Senate hearings in May, saying that Pentagon budget items should not be separated out from the annual defense appropriations bill.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 July 2026
It is expected to be heard in the Senate’s appropriations committee next month.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of appropriations

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From 2017 to 2025, Tokyo and Osaka family courts issued return orders in 70% of cases at the first instance and 63% on appeal – both above the international average of 59% – a spokesperson said.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Just across the state line, Lucas County, Ohio, reported 306 cases.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of cases

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Tubbs’s mother, a tender-hearted woman given to long spells of depression, had a soft spot for strays.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
The 1995 Chicago heat wave is the most notorious and deadly of the city's hot spells, and in fact the deadliest weather event in the city's history.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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