shanghaiing 1 of 2

noun

as in seizure

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shanghaiing

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verb

present participle of shanghai
1
as in capturing

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2
as in deceiving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shanghaiing
  1. seizure
  2. capturing
  3. deceiving
  4. kidnapping
  5. seizing
  6. duping
  7. impressment
  8. impressing
Noun
  • 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
  • The search resulted in the seizure of 70,114 ecstasy pills weighing about 26 kilograms (57 pounds) as well as 4 grams of methamphetamine, authorities report.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of seizure
Verb
  • In fact, its a concoction of 12 notes, created by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette, capturing a range of blossoming flowers, jammy fruits, earthy woods, and more.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The campaign officially kicks off on August 7, 2026 (also International Beer Day), anchored by a powerful cinematic film capturing beer’s timeless place in major milestones and daily celebrations alike.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of capturing
Verb
  • Paul has long accused Fauci of deceiving Americans about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • All the wig and makeup work put into deceiving their people isn’t needed in the first place.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of deceiving
Noun
  • He has since been charged with kidnapping, theft by taking, simple battery, entering an automobile, cruelty to children and criminal attempt to commit a felony.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Saleem Martin, 21, has been charged with kidnapping, theft by taking, simple battery, entering automobile, cruelty to children, and criminal attempt to commit a felony, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of kidnapping
Verb
  • The Dodgers weren’t actually bankrupt at the time, but then owner Frank McCourt used the process to keep MLB from seizing the team.
    — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Withers, 28, has lately been seizing every opportunity in his path, but the Amazon MGM Studios rom-com represents a chance to show a lighter side.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of seizing
Verb
  • Apple’s decision to briefly remove Telegram from the App Store has been blamed on a blackmailer duping the company into executing a takedown, according to Telegram’s CEO.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In February last year, a federal lawsuit charging Sun with duping investors was paused before being settled for a $10-million fine.
    — Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of duping
Noun
  • In several other seemingly unrelated grievances – like the king’s use of the royal veto, impressment, and the collapse of the judiciary – minority groups shaped the declaration.
    — Robert Parkinson, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
  • The Advertiser was edited by Samuel Adams for artisans and laborers fired up by their successful resistance to impressment—the Navy’s effort to grab men for forced service—and concerned about rising poverty in the postwar depression.
    — Time, Time, 7 July 2025
Definition of impressment
Verb
  • The cornerback room shows significant improvement with free agent Benjamin St-Juste and rookie Brandon Cisse impressing, challenging Carrington Valentine and potentially boosting a unit that struggled last season.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Marco Palestra arrives after impressing as an attack-minded wing-back for Atalanta, while Geovany Quenda’s arrival allows another natural fit for a 3-4-2-1 formation.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of impressing
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