1
as in to understand
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 to arrest
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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as in to grab
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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as in to confiscate
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 seize
Investigators conducted a search of his residence on Main Street in Enfield and alleged seized five handguns, gun magazines, ammunition and $73,000 in cash, federal officials said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Sai is either working on some strategic level heretofore unseen in this or any other international edition of Survivor ever produced, or just blew her opportunity to seize control of this tribe.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Authorities seized two cellphones, a condom, and $129 in cash during the arrest.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump’s executive order about seized bitcoin mostly stayed within executive purview, but bigger moves will demand broader buy-in.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Sai is either working on some strategic level heretofore unseen in this or any other international edition of Survivor ever produced, or just blew her opportunity to seize control of this tribe.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Authorities seized two cellphones, a condom, and $129 in cash during the arrest.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump’s executive order about seized bitcoin mostly stayed within executive purview, but bigger moves will demand broader buy-in.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seize
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At least conceptually, the Giants understand that the leap from 3-14 to Super Bowl contender cannot be made in a year.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Two months later, a Canadian tourist was arrested for allegedly flying a drone over a defense installation in Florida.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Police Department Fugitive Task Force arrested Shaha at his residence on Friday, charging him as a fugitive from justice.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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Top 10 Outdoor Toys on Amazon Overall Outdoor Toys for Babies If older siblings want to play outside, grab a few toys for your little one to keep them entertained.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most people scroll past because your opening didn't grab them fast enough.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Investigators had confiscated more than 335 pounds of meth, nearly 9 pounds of heroin, more than 1,500 fentanyl pills and more than $150,000 during the years-long operation before Wednesday’s seizures.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But sneaking sausage is tame compared to these strange items confiscated by TSA.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about Booker’s marathon protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Visually they are individuated, but we are given to know almost nothing about them, and certainly not their inner life.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Alves De Oliveira, who is wanted for homicide in Brazil, and Jairo Reynaldo Soto Lara, who is wanted for homicide in the Dominican Republic, were also apprehended by ICE.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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He was apprehended and appeared in a March 15 hearing.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Some of the cars involved in the crash had caught fire and authorities are having trouble identifying them.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Carla O’Brien, a Pennsylvania mother and wife of a Pittsburgh Police lieutenant, is accused of stealing $147,408 from the Fox Chapel Baseball Softball Association (FCABSA) for personal use during her time as treasurer, according to the Bridgeville Signal Item and other area outlets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The speedster can take extra bases on hits or steal them after reaching.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Seize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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