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as in attack
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a devastating siege of typhoid fever hit the city
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as in blockade
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
after a siege of six weeks, the city of Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant and his Union forces
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Recent Examples of siege
Famine report portrays a grim picture In recent months, Kordofan has become a tinderbox in the war, and the army managed to break the RSF siege of two major cities in the region earlier this year.
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Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Alexseyev has had significant involvement in the war in Ukraine, serving as one of Russia’s negotiators in the secret talks with a member of the Ukrainian parliament to end Russia’s 2022 siege of the strategic city of Mariupol, Ukraine.
—Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The siege was relentless, reportedly lasting months.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Winter Storm Fern may have laid siege across the East Coast, but even a blizzard couldn’t put a dampener on the beloved Whitney Art Party.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
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Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Alexseyev has had significant involvement in the war in Ukraine, serving as one of Russia’s negotiators in the secret talks with a member of the Ukrainian parliament to end Russia’s 2022 siege of the strategic city of Mariupol, Ukraine.
—Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The siege was relentless, reportedly lasting months.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Winter Storm Fern may have laid siege across the East Coast, but even a blizzard couldn’t put a dampener on the beloved Whitney Art Party.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siege
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Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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At least 77 people were killed in various attacks in Kordofan due to drone warfare in February.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The actions of Nicaragua and Guatemala come as the oil blockade is mounting pressure against the Cuban regime.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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After weeks of tractor blockades along major highways and border crossings that caused traffic and transportation chaos, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with farmer representatives last month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gambon died in 2023 at age 82 following a bout of pneumonia.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fight marks Strickland’s first bout since he was suspended from the UFC in July 2025 for attacking another fighter while working as a cornerman during an event.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 2020 election has become a prime interest of Gabbard’s, who, in addition to being on the scene for the Fulton County search, was involved in another investigation that prompted the seizure of voting machines in Puerto Rico.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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This violates the 4th Amendment, which protects people (including noncitizens) from unreasonable searches and seizures in their homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the county learned about Knox’s old embezzlement case – and that she’d been convicted of stealing more than $500,000.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Minnesota, federal prosecutors have filed 35 cases in December and January, compared to just nine during Biden’s entire four-year term.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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An Orange County Community Development District fell under the spell of Exploding Car Guy’s dirt-digging business.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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All of us are under the collective spell cast by one of the most fleeting spectacles within the National Park Service.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Siege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siege. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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