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
At this, Orlok takes advantage of their connection — sending her into pleasure and pain, orgasm and seizure.
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Crucially, a post-1945 unspoken agreement that the seizure of territory by force anywhere in the world was not the basis for sovereignty lasted until the early twenty-first century.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
One immediate request of the Trump administration from settler leaders is to cancel sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on more than 30 individuals and organizations accused of violence against Palestinians and destruction or seizure of Palestinian property.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Crucially, a post-1945 unspoken agreement that the seizure of territory by force anywhere in the world was not the basis for sovereignty lasted until the early twenty-first century.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
One immediate request of the Trump administration from settler leaders is to cancel sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on more than 30 individuals and organizations accused of violence against Palestinians and destruction or seizure of Palestinian property.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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Dickinson won his first-round bout against Jeiner Simon of Denmark before losing to France’s Jolyot Pascal.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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According to the Brooklyn native, Trump helped put together several of his bouts throughout his early career and compensated him well during their dealings with one another.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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However, until The Friedkin Group’s takeover is approved, Everton will have to entertain offers for their assets, including Branthwaite.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Questions have been raised over the Italian banking group’s commitment to the deal by simultaneously launching an ambitious formal takeover offer for Italian peer Banco BPM in late November.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to protect yourself from this type of attack, see our advice on avoiding phishing scams.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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The 90 Palestinian detainees and prisoners who were freed Sunday were women and minors, but upcoming releases of some 1,900 more are expected to include adult men who carried out deadly attacks on Israeli civilians.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Bettmann Archive/Getty Images So, with the blessing of his boss, Rep. Sidney Yates, D-Ill., Alderman inserted some language in the appropriations process: The Committee has provided no funding for crowd counting activities associated with gatherings held on federal property in Washington, D.C.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which subsidizes utility costs for qualifying households, was allocated $3.7 billion as part of an appropriations bill President Joe Biden signed in September.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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In those cases, the project reports the most conservative tolls of missing people.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The incident comes as shelters and pet hospitals in Michigan, including Woodhaven Animal Hospital and Romulus Animal Shelter, reported seeing a rise in animal abuse cases.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Then there’s outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who flew south as Trump reignited talk of tariffs and annexation.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In 2013, Crimea's annexation seemed unthinkable; by 2022, a full-scale invasion was a reality.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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In that two-year spell with Slegers as head coach, Rosengard won back-to-back league titles.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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David Moyes’ Everton side suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against Aston Villa in his first game in charge of his second spell at the club, and the reasons for the defeat were not unfamiliar.—
James Nalton,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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