sieges

noun

Definition of siegesnext
plural of siege
1
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder a devastating siege of typhoid fever hit the city

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2
as in blockades
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies after a siege of six weeks, the city of Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant and his Union forces

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  1. bouts
  2. seizures
  3. cases
Noun
  • The storm was strong enough to prompt some officials to urge people to delay travel home as snowplows would have a difficult time keeping roads clear during heavier bouts of snow.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After two bouts of breast cancer, she was left with no breasts.
    Ariana Green, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bouts
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  • Like Dawn, health issues have exacerbated for Wells over the years, including severe epileptic seizures, high blood pressure and mental health trauma.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Consuming this cheese could lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and fever.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizures
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  • The vast majority of diabetes cases can be entirely prevented.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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