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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
Christopher Moynihan, a Capitol siege defendant from upstate New York, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a local charge in Dutchess County, New York, after allegedly threatening to murder House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Yemen’s Houthis also retain the ability to resume their siege on shipping in the Red Sea.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
From intelligence, the defense minister said the military knew the kingpin's security detail was heavily armed – outfitted with long arms and rocket launchers – and troops planned for a siege.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Ukraine has managed to hold a much larger army to minimal gains while adjusting to a life under constant siege and grief.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Yemen’s Houthis also retain the ability to resume their siege on shipping in the Red Sea.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
From intelligence, the defense minister said the military knew the kingpin's security detail was heavily armed – outfitted with long arms and rocket launchers – and troops planned for a siege.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Ukraine has managed to hold a much larger army to minimal gains while adjusting to a life under constant siege and grief.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siege
Noun
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Ukraine has launched drone attacks at Russia, although on a smaller scale.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Navy plans to up its production rate to around 2 attack submarines and 1 nuclear submarine a year.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ahmed, a tech entrepreneur, called for an end to military aid for Israel after its bombing of Gaza and blockade of the region, in response to Hamas killings and kidnappings in Israel.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The United States this year put in place a blockade, cutting off Havana's access to foreign oil shipments, including those from Venezuela.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fast running also works your anaerobic system, which is what fuels your body during intense bouts of exercise.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the second bout of the day, Hyper Misao rode into the arena on a bike wearing green tights, a cape and an eye mask.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There have been several large drug seizures in Puerto Rico in the last few months alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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From 2022 to 2024, Mexican authorities greatly increased the seizure of these vehicles and the detention of migrants traveling inside them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The judge in the case did not force the issue, agreeing with Leiweke’s attorneys who said that trying to compel Leiweke to be deposed in the Live Nation case while facing criminal prosecution by the Justice Department violated his rights.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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In any case, its proximity is ideal for those looking for quick and easy access to nature.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Paul Ferris, who was brought in by Shearer to oversee the medical department during that eight-game spell, tells a different story in his book The Boy on the Shed.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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This awkwardly hip-thrusting, hip-hop dancing man (who looks most like a yassified version of the NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere) soon casts a spell over the best friends with his dance moves.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Siege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siege. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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