1
as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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2
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
The teenager, who was autistic and had a history of seizures, died after experiencing a seizure with on the vacation, the BBC reported.
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
This federal funding supported first-aid training for parents, teachers, babysitters, and childcare professionals, as well as a special course teaching law enforcement officers how to recognize epileptic seizures.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
However, studies indicate the project could require the seizure of 30 or more homes through eminent domain.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
In January 2025, a cable linking Latvia and Sweden was breached, triggering NATO patrols and a Swedish seizure of a vessel suspected of sabotage tied to Russian activities.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
This federal funding supported first-aid training for parents, teachers, babysitters, and childcare professionals, as well as a special course teaching law enforcement officers how to recognize epileptic seizures.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
However, studies indicate the project could require the seizure of 30 or more homes through eminent domain.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
In January 2025, a cable linking Latvia and Sweden was breached, triggering NATO patrols and a Swedish seizure of a vessel suspected of sabotage tied to Russian activities.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) later ruled the fight a no contest after Garcia failed a drug test related to the bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Frequent bouts of rheumatic fever left the kid’s heart so weakened that one childhood doctor predicted a lifespan of 16 years.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Her comments came during a rise of attacks on Tesla dealerships, vehicles and other property as people retaliated against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of multiple federal agencies.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Times previously reported that the number of street takeovers nearly doubled from 2019 to 2020 in the city of Los Angeles.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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In March, two days of U.S. attacks killed more than 50 people, Houthi officials said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The company highlights one type of attack that is now targeting users and which is especially dangerous.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, many present-day critics classify her adventures and recordings as cultural appropriation.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Apr. 2025
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Spending more and inking multiyear appropriations can help overcome these challenges.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the case civil brought by James, Trump and his lawyers got to argue their case before the court at trial, challenging the witnesses and evidence offered by James and presenting their own witnesses and evidence.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tkachev, sanctioned by the European Union in 2014 for his support of Moscow’s annexation of Crimea, was appointed Russia’s agriculture minister the following year, and is the holding company’s board chairman, the filings show.—
Anna Hirtenstein and Alexander Marrow,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Several authors did so in the wake of the Crimean annexation in 2014.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
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His sole Premier League appearance came against Manchester City nearly four years later and his career has included loan spells with Lincoln City, Peterborough United, MK Dons and Rotherham United.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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And those few who had assets when younger likely burned through their savings after long spells of costly medical and long-term care.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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