seizes

verb

Definition of seizesnext
present tense third-person singular of seize
1
as in knows
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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2
as in arrests
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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3
as in grabs
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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4
as in confiscates
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 Synonyms for seizes
  1. grabs
  2. understands
  3. sees
  4. recognizes
  5. captures
  6. grasps
  7. occupies
  8. appreciates
Verb
  • Video grabs users' attention straight away, especially compared to static posts, and is a more effective way to tell your brand’s story and bring your product or service to life.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Your dream clients might be checking out your profile every day, but clicking away because nothing grabs them.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabs
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That is something Honda recognizes.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • Through those characters, the show captures the full range of the Fallout experience.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In terms of scope and attention to detail, there’s no film or movie that captures midcentury-modern design quite like Mad Men.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of captures
Verb
  • Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.
    East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
  • In strategic communication, repeating core elements ensures your audience grasps the essence of your message.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasps
Verb
  • Elon Musk occupies a rare place at the center of American power.
    Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This small brewery occupies a storefront in downtown Beacon, New York, that is easy to walk past without noticing.
    Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupies
Verb
  • These are hardworking people, and Downey famously appreciates his fashion.
    Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ross, for his part, appreciates the different reactions that Nickel Boys produces.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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