seizure

noun

ˈsē-zhər How to pronounce seizure (audio)
Definition of seizurenext
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 Health organizations, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, say too much caffeine can cause significant side effects, including tremors, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, seizures and other complications. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The client contacted the North American Immigration Center in Chino seeking help for two friends held at an immigration detention center, according to court documents filed by the California State Bar, which announced the seizure Monday. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 In particular, Japan’s seizure of Malaya and the Dutch East Indies created a chronic shortage of rubber for the Allied war effort. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 The seemingly perfectly healthy and always active youngster from Georgia suffered a massive seizure, with scans later revealing three brain tumors. — Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seizure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
  1. bout
  2. takeover
  3. attack
  4. appropriation
  5. case
  6. annexation
  7. spell
Noun
  • In a 1997 heavyweight championship bout, Tyson bit off a piece of Holyfield's right ear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Falcons’ bout with the 49ers appeared unfavorable on paper.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bout
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  • In Frisco, Texas, opposition to Hindu temples and a mosque fueled claims of an Indian takeover, and a protester tore apart an Indian flag near City Hall.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, who Abbott appointed, announced the takeover October 2025, after a school that had since been closed received five consecutive failing scores in Texas’ A-F accountability ratings.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of takeover
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  • In his statement, Dan also blamed Russia for a spate of attacks in recent weeks on civilian maritime transport in the Black Sea, which has left at least three people dead and has raised fears of an escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine.
    — STEPHEN McGRATH, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The attack ads that exaggerate and lie about their opponents, without mentioning their myopic support for their dear leader whose baggage has destroyed America’s standing in the world, are astounding.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of attack
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  • The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This is not a request for an additional appropriation from Maryland’s education budget.
    — Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of appropriation
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  • Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil's Supreme Court on accusations of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in two cases.
    — MATTHEW LEE, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Previously, cases have been detected in some African countries, Japan and—for the first time this summer—Europe.
    — Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of case
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  • Netanyahu’s hard-right coalition partners frequently call for the West Bank’s annexation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority in the territory.
    — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Yolo County voters approved annexation into SMUD’s service territory but rejected a separate measure to switch electricity providers by just 10 votes.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of annexation
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  • This would've already been an abnormal natural hot spell on top of a huge amount of climate change, Barnes said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Some people are even gravitating toward religious organizations and turning to mystical practices like psychics and love spells to find a partner.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of spell

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