1
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
a critic with a sharp intellect that is able to seize the most subtle nuances of a work of art
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
seized the leaders of one of the city's major drug rings
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
seized the escaping balloon just before it got out of reach
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as in confiscated
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
Richard III seized the English throne from his brother Edward in 1483
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Recent Examples of seized
Of course, reporter and friend Erin Andrews seized the opportunity to ask about his recent engagement.
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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
But Bryan also seems to have seized the opportunity to confront Gavin Adcock, a Georgia country singer who has criticized Bryan and was scheduled to perform that same day.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The British had seized the territory from the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Two litters of puppies were among the 44 dogs seized by DCSO Animal Control.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The horns, smuggled from Angola, were seized, and the Vietnamese national involved was arrested.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition, several firearms and drugs were seized from other residences, according to police.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Local, national and global media outlets this week seized on the opportunity to report Zuckerberg's lawsuit against Meta.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
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
But Bryan also seems to have seized the opportunity to confront Gavin Adcock, a Georgia country singer who has criticized Bryan and was scheduled to perform that same day.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The British had seized the territory from the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Two litters of puppies were among the 44 dogs seized by DCSO Animal Control.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The horns, smuggled from Angola, were seized, and the Vietnamese national involved was arrested.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition, several firearms and drugs were seized from other residences, according to police.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Local, national and global media outlets this week seized on the opportunity to report Zuckerberg's lawsuit against Meta.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bennett Lembke, a 34-year-old Caldwell resident, was arrested following a traffic stop in Thurston County, Washington, after Boise police identified him as the suspect and issued a warrant, the agency said in a news release Thursday evening.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth police arrested him on suspicion of two offenses.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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Who knew the antidote for my incurable pixie cut envy would be a 13-second video of Kate Middleton?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prine’s health issues of the previous couple of decades were no secret—the throat cancer, the operation for lung cancer, and God knew what else.—
Tom Piazza
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities apprehended Tyler Robinson, age 22, in connection with the shooting after a 33-hour manhunt involving tips from Robinson’s family and subsequent coordination with law enforcement.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities say Routh fled the scene but was later apprehended.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since 1986, employers have required to verify workers' eligibility to work, and can be fined or jailed if caught knowingly breaking the law.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roberts and Robinson, who federal prosecutors say conducted the scheme over the course of five years, between 2018 and 2023, allegedly stole $900,000 from the court system.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The weekly jobs report stole the spotlight, as an unexpected jump to multiyear highs bolstered fears about cracks in the labor market.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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