1
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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as in takeovers
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 seizures
After all, the saga involves asset seizures, the arrest and imprisonment of Citgo executives in Venezuela, prisoner exchanges, and multiple auction rounds in a bizarre, winding legal process.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The seizures can be prompted by fevers associated with viruses or, sometimes, vaccines.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Some studies have suggested a slightly elevated -- but overall very rare -- risk of seizures when all four are given as a combo shot to kids 12 to 15 months old.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Of eight post-vaccination events that reached statistical significance — including heart attacks, strokes, seizures and blood clots — only one, myocarditis, remained after further investigation.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Febrile seizures are a somewhat common reaction in young children; this type of seizure almost entirely occurs in children under age 5 years, most often striking between 14 and 18 months.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the DEA suspended one program used in airport seizures, but other federal and local law enforcement agencies are still allowed to use a practice called civil asset forfeiture.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Complications of the disease include pneumonia, middle ear infection, fainting, dehydration, seizures and brain swelling.
—Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The seizures can be prompted by fevers associated with viruses or, sometimes, vaccines.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Some studies have suggested a slightly elevated -- but overall very rare -- risk of seizures when all four are given as a combo shot to kids 12 to 15 months old.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Of eight post-vaccination events that reached statistical significance — including heart attacks, strokes, seizures and blood clots — only one, myocarditis, remained after further investigation.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Febrile seizures are a somewhat common reaction in young children; this type of seizure almost entirely occurs in children under age 5 years, most often striking between 14 and 18 months.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the DEA suspended one program used in airport seizures, but other federal and local law enforcement agencies are still allowed to use a practice called civil asset forfeiture.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Complications of the disease include pneumonia, middle ear infection, fainting, dehydration, seizures and brain swelling.
—Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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For city-dwellers that battle hard water, dry, cold air, and random bouts of sidewalk grate humidity — this is the duo your brittle strands need.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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He is set to compete in two more bouts in 2026 as part of this deal.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Corner is part of an ongoing series of pop-ups and brand takeovers at the Nordstrom NYC flagship in a dedicated space on the corner of 57th and Broadway, the retailer noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Stabilizing the budget and preventing future takeovers will take buy-in and support from the whole community, Superintendent Cheryl Cotton said.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The only minor criticism is that there is a lot of visual detail in the game, and enemy attacks, as well as their sudden movements, can often take you by surprise.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian defense forces took down the 230-foot (70 meters) antenna dish to prevent Russian forces from using it to guide attacks on its territory.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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An indication of congressional thinking was given recently by a senator from Oklahoma, who spoke with some authority as a member of the appropriations subcommittee that handles Army and Navy requests for money.—
John Fischer,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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But if enacted, the House appropriations measure would kill those rules, though its fate is uncertain.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ireland's Minister for Children, Norma Foley, has since asked Tusla to conduct well-being checks on any cases that may have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, per RTÉ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some cases have been dismissed by judges who ruled that climate pollution is an issue for the federal government to deal with.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan could see frequent rain, drizzle, and early snow with warm spells later in the month.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Netflix subsidiary behind the first and the third seasons of The Witcher was called Hocus Pocus Productions in a nod to the spells at the heart of the story.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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