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as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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as in takeovers
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 seizures
Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Symptoms of invasive illness include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
These shipments resulted in seizures of cocaine by law enforcement in the greater Los Angeles area between April and August.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
The syndrome is characterized by a headache, seizures, altered mental status and visual loss.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
But in 2015, scientists in South Korea demonstrated that people with a disease called focal epilepsy can develop seizures because of somatic mutations that create faulty genes in a subset of brain cells.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Mixed seizures are a combination of different types of seizures.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
This is because stopping Tegretol or Lamictal suddenly may trigger seizures in people taking the medication to treat seizures.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Symptoms of invasive illness include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
These shipments resulted in seizures of cocaine by law enforcement in the greater Los Angeles area between April and August.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
The syndrome is characterized by a headache, seizures, altered mental status and visual loss.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
But in 2015, scientists in South Korea demonstrated that people with a disease called focal epilepsy can develop seizures because of somatic mutations that create faulty genes in a subset of brain cells.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Mixed seizures are a combination of different types of seizures.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
This is because stopping Tegretol or Lamictal suddenly may trigger seizures in people taking the medication to treat seizures.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizures
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Years before launching The Joe Rogan Experience in 2009, the star made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, and TV personality, appearing in the sitcoms Hardball and NewsRadio, and serving as a color commentator at UFC bouts.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Your sleep may also become more refreshing, with fewer bouts of insomnia.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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One of Congress’ highest priorities, a new defense appropriations bill, was passed late last year.William A. Haseltine, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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Responding to accusations of padding his budget, Robinson explained that adjustments were necessary due to a lack of appropriations by the Quorum Court.Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Seizures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizures. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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