SEIZURE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

seizure

noun

ˈsē-zhər

Definition of seizure

as in bout

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder an epileptic seizure

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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 An investigation is ongoing following the seizure of communication equipment, police said. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Europol says the investigation also led to the shutdown of the KillSec site on the dark web, which has since been replaced with a seizure notice. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 There was a case in recent years where school staff noticed a student from a faith-healing family having up to 13 seizures a day, which ultimately led to a doctor going to court to say the girl needed emergency medical attention. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026 Bringing Home the Browns was started to share Heather’s journey and updates after an aneurysm caused seizures, which eventually led to Heather being placed in a coma while pregnant with her and Sean’s first baby. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seizure

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Noun

The latest bout of violence has killed at least 959 people and wounded over 4,200 others, according to the World Health Organization.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The two major bouts on the card include men’s and women’s ladder matches.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of bout

Noun

Goldman Sachs then led a lender takeover, stripping the lot from the real estate giant that had held it out as the crown jewel of its Hollywood portfolio.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
In addition to security safeguards, Shield promises to reimburse up to $100,000 for regular users, and up to $500,000 for its highest class of VIP users, in the event of a third-party takeover.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of takeover

Noun

In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
An inmate died in an apparent homicide Tuesday morning after an attack by another prisoner at California State Prison, Sacramento, state corrections officials said.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of attack

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The $1 million was included at Matsui’s request in the fiscal 2026 budget in January and became law April 30 as part of a congressional appropriations package.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Those appropriations will need to be approved by the Maryland General Assembly and Baltimore County Council.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appropriation

Noun

In the wake of the Cornell case, there have been calls for greater regulation and even bans on fraternities.

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
The number of emergency applications now rivals the annual tally of cases the justices consider with full briefing and oral arguments, Alito wrote in a new book released Tuesday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of case

Noun

Overall, the feasibility study said the annexation area represents a logical extension of the city’s existing urban development pattern.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
In 2019, Prime Minister Netanyahu began referring to extending sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, or de jure annexation.

— Dahlia Scheindlin, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of annexation

Noun

Malhotra, one of India’s most experienced execs and producers, launched Abundantia back in 2013 after exiting a role as COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and a shorter spell leading Balaji Motion Pictures.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
There's a fittingly witchy gift shop filled with all sorts of tchotchkes and collectibles, including spell books, tarot cards, cups for reading tea leaves, and a selection of history books.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

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