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as in understood
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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as in arrested
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 grabbed
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 confiscated
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 seized
Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
California’s population decline has been seized on by the right as a sign of the failure of its liberal progressivism.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The region has been the subject of continuous fighting by both sides as after Ukrainian troops seized Kherson and other nearby regional settlements in November 2022, Russian forces were relegated to the river's east bank.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition, pure marijuana, THC gummies and galaxy gas nitrous oxide were also seized.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
State police also seized over $1,000 in cash found in the vehicle and on Panagiotis.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
In just a few days, rebels seized Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, and advanced south, leaving Iran with no time to respond effectively.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Rebel fighters recently seized control of Syria, with Assad reported to have fled to Russia.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
California’s population decline has been seized on by the right as a sign of the failure of its liberal progressivism.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The region has been the subject of continuous fighting by both sides as after Ukrainian troops seized Kherson and other nearby regional settlements in November 2022, Russian forces were relegated to the river's east bank.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition, pure marijuana, THC gummies and galaxy gas nitrous oxide were also seized.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
State police also seized over $1,000 in cash found in the vehicle and on Panagiotis.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
In just a few days, rebels seized Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, and advanced south, leaving Iran with no time to respond effectively.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Rebel fighters recently seized control of Syria, with Assad reported to have fled to Russia.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
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The Search For Clean, Delicious, And Nutritious Coffee As a connoisseur of brews, James understood that all across the globe, people were consistently sipping commercial grade coffees laced with harmful chemicals, pesticides and toxins.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office arrested Antonio Ridge and charged him with Arbaiza's murder, according to Gonzalez.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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About 14% of the people arrested have been out-of-state residents, the figures show.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The airport bomb squad also responded and confiscated the fireworks.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Socks, however, are very scanner-friendly and are never confiscated.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2024
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The school's email came amid outrage by some over the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a university graduate and pro-Palestinian activist who was apprehended over the weekend and is being detained in Louisiana.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Federal immigration authorities apprehended Khalil at a university residence following his participation in a Gaza solidarity encampment organized by Columbia University students in 2024.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Scott has been recognized at the national level, too, with presidential appointments from both former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, and earned a lifetime achievement award from Biden last year.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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