SEIZURE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

seizure

noun

ˈsē-zhər

Definition of seizure

as in bout

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder an epileptic seizure

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as in takeover

the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority secret intrigues with the czar's ministers that culminated in the czarina's seizure of the throne

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Recent Examples of seizure Justices ruled that sweeping use of cellphone data requires a warrant, a decision applying the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, to new technology. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 30 June 2026 In fact, data from the platform helped the FOXG1 Research Foundation redirect its treatment endpoint from seizures to movement disorders. — Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Later Wednesday, Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman, told a news conference that another man, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seizure

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Noun

His chaotic style had him in position to win both bouts, but Gaethje was taking too much damage.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
Haaland’s winning goal came after another bout of yanking and pulling; the striker tried to free himself by slapping the defender’s arm away, eventually just carrying on regardless.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of bout

Noun

While the federal takeover of the city’s police department ended in September, National Guard deployments have continued.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 July 2026
In Greenville, North Carolina, the city's mayor enacted a curfew ahead of the holiday weekend in response to threats of a teen takeover, according to The Reflector.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of takeover

Noun

Many of the projects are supported by the State of Florida through appropriations or by university bonding and private donations.

— Florida International University, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Also stalled are appropriations for the State Department, a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, among other measures.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of appropriation

Noun

Mark Levine, the city's comptroller, said that this current cluster of cases is from a contaminated cooling tower, and not a water system.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Waiting to hear from the Vatican Kunst said he was tapped by Bishop Daniel Felton — who presented Buh’s case at the conference — to gather information regarding a possible cause for sainthood.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Definition of case

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His invitation for me was to go to Vienna for a festival called Republic of Love to give a talk about the rise of fascism at ORF, which is the radio station where Hitler announced the annexation of Austria.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
That would deliver on the promise of development for 50 acres of land on the western portion of the site, which joined the city as part of a more than 1,300-acre annexation a decade ago.

— Rose Evans Updated June 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026

Definition of annexation

Noun

In France, more than 1,000 excess deaths were recorded during the heat spell, according to the country’s national public health agency.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Dettori retired as a jockey after taking some rides in Brazil following a spell racing in the United States, Britain's PA news agency reported.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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