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
Critics argue that these immigration raids instill fear in vulnerable communities and may infringe on constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
For Molly, that meant being wheeled into the ER, where Amelia attempted to not only rid Blue’s ex-fiancée of her seizures but restore the amnesiac’s memory.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
ERs are different from urgent care centers and are meant to provide immediate medical attention, including for chest pain or signs of a possible heart attack, seizures, certain mental health issues, strokes, concussions, severe allergic reactions and breathing trouble.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
It may also be used to treat certain types of seizures.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
For Molly, that meant being wheeled into the ER, where Amelia attempted to not only rid Blue’s ex-fiancée of her seizures but restore the amnesiac’s memory.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
ERs are different from urgent care centers and are meant to provide immediate medical attention, including for chest pain or signs of a possible heart attack, seizures, certain mental health issues, strokes, concussions, severe allergic reactions and breathing trouble.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
It may also be used to treat certain types of seizures.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seizure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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Mary had experienced previous mental-health dips—two bouts of postpartum depression, for instance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lessons learned While many countries were hit by U.S. tariffs this month for the first time, China honed its response during previous bouts of the Sino-American trade war.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Min Aung Hlaing and senior members of his government are shunned and sanctioned by many Western countries for their 2021 takeover and human rights abuses.—
Grant Peck,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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That’s primarily because Lancia models were expensive and rarely seen in the U.S. throughout the five decades before the automaker was acquired by Fiat in 1969, an acquisition that followed some challenging years prior to the takeover that saved the Italian manufacturer from extinction.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Friday, a Russian ballistic missile and drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih -- Zelenskyy's home town -- killed 19 people, including nine children.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2025
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There has been a big labor split, however, with carpenters and laborers unions going heavily for Moreno — and waging tough attacks against Aguirre.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tuition makes up about 19% of WSU’s $1.3 billion budget, the second highest source behind state appropriations at 26%, with the $16 billion shortfall in Olympia looming overhead.—
Tim Clouser | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carter had faced accusations of cultural appropriation in the past, and even on the website, her inspiration is vaguely credited.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Similar errors have been made in the United States, including a recent case where a White woman discovered she’d been given the wrong embryo after giving birth to a Black infant.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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In both cases, the star forwards posted slightly better possession metrics without them, but better overall results with them.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Between President Trump’s trade war, his threats of annexation and the resignation of Canada’s last prime minister, a lot happened in the run-up to this race to shape how voters are feeling.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The party and Poilievre were heading for a huge victory in Canada's federal election this year until Trump's near-daily trade and annexation threats derailed them.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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So what better way to cast a lasting spell than to wave the wand once more for good measure?—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The stock market had a rough spell last week after President Trump announced new tariffs.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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