seizes

verb

Definition of seizesnext
present tense third-person singular of seize
1
as in knows
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 arrests
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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3
as in grabs
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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4
as in confiscates
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 Synonyms for seizes
  1. understands
  2. sees
  3. recognizes
  4. captures
  5. occupies
  6. appreciates
  7. realizes
  8. assumes
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  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
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  • Historically, this period often sees an uptick in hiring activity as businesses look to maximize their remaining budgets before year-end.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nick Antonelli, senior VP and chief marketing officer of Bread Financial, sees a few lessons for retailers and other businesses that want to gain Gen Z’s trust.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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  • The recurring dispute over how well exit polling captures Latino voters — the groups and pollsters have raised it in previous elections — has ramifications for nonprofit groups that have focused on improving Latino voter turnout.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The exhibition captures fragments of life frozen in time through wood carvings on stained birch planks — a hand with its fingers crossed, a leaf suspended mid-fall and a ballerina’s foot.
    Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of captures
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  • Advanced students hone their skills at Artemisia's, which occupies the top floor and offers sprawling sunset vistas punctuated by the Tower of the Americas.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The property occupies a sizable 6,950-square-foot lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of occupies
Verb
  • Bowers also appreciates having a more compressed period of time to lay down his ideas and get the right colors and tone for the music.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Christa’s family appreciates the outpouring from the community and hopes for justice for their daughter and their unborn grandchild.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • Marga realizes it first but keeps it secret, though Martín eventually finds out.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This version was first recorded by Alice’s mother, Lorna Wu, and became a pop hit in the 1970s; over the course of the episode, Alice realizes that her mother’s version was, in fact, a spell, designed to keep the curse from destroying Alice’s life.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realizes
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  • Henry said the province is still identifying the exact strain, but assumes the case is H5N1.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Everyone assumes the tariffs are only bad for China, as though US companies were immune.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of assumes
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