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as in seized
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
dissidents were shot, and their lands expropriated under his regime
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as in evicted
to end the occupancy or possession of
the state will have to expropriate scores of homeowners in order to build the new road
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as in confiscated
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
plans by the city to expropriate entire blocks of houses in order to bulldoze them for expansion of the airport
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expropriated
Verb
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Of course, reporter and friend Erin Andrews seized the opportunity to ask about his recent engagement.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Allen punctuated the drive with a 6-yard touchdown scamper, as the Fishermen seized a 7-0 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The houseguests then voted between the two comp losers, and when Julie announced the results, Will was evicted by a vote of 3-2 and became the season’s second jury member.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Following the eviction of Mickey Lee, who became the eighth housemate evicted from the house, the remaining houseguests would all at least make it to Jury House.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two weapons were then found and confiscated by the school resource officer and other safety personnel.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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The victims had had their passports and phones confiscated.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Team Cherry The Pale King usurped the ruling deity, the Radiance, a god of light who shines in contrast to the Abyss, a primordial force of darkness that is represented by Void.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mamoru Hosoda’s anime riff on Hamlet gives us a princess of Denmark hell-bent on killing the uncle who usurped the crown from her beloved dad.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The forward was more alert than substitute Andrew Robertson when Dominik Szoboszlai was dispossessed when attempting an audacious flick.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The cry is always I have been dispossessed of what belongs to me, my house, the food, foodstuff, the land.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, biofuel production might turn this pathway into a tool for renewable energy, since fats can be converted into fuel.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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It is being converted from a helicopter carrier and is scheduled to complete all modifications in 2028 to operate F-35B fighter jets, the same type as those on the Prince of Wales.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Campbell told investigators he was stressed and sleep deprived and was trying to get the baby to stop crying, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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But critics argued that the move was unlawful and deprived borrowers of their legal right to enroll in affordable repayment plans and pursue student loan forgiveness under IDR and PSLF, triggering a legal challenge.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the legislature appropriated $107 million for site and road improvements and construction of aircraft hangars.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The White House has repeatedly withheld money previously appropriated by Congress, with minimal pushback from GOP lawmakers.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Expropriated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expropriated. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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