seized

verb

past tense of seize
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Many politicians have either seized on the outrage or scrambled to shield themselves from the growing anger. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 The unrest comes as authorities tighten control over its uranium sector, having seized ⁠assets from ​France’s Orano. — Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 But that’s just what happened, as Arlington seized a statement 38-22 victory. — Charles Baggarly august 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 The underlying worry among many in Iceland is clear — if Greenland is seized, is Iceland next? — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of more than $50 million in cash seized from various accounts related to Ahmed, as well as two Rolls-Royces, a Lamborghini, a Mercedes and three luxury properties in Houston. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 During these latest raids on five properties, the military seized 18,000 gallons of diesel, fuel tanks, pumps, firearms, and tools. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Once authorities seized them, the Justice Department says QScan and QTRouter became inoperable. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Biggers and Butler seized on their opportunities this training camp, elevating their roles. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
  1. understood
  2. arrested
  3. grabbed
  4. confiscated
  5. knew
  6. apprehended
  7. caught
  8. stole
Verb
  • But being early didn’t mean customers immediately understood the concept.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • One frequent Johnny Carson guest, however, understood the truth.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of understood
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  • But her condition has deteriorated significantly in the months since she was first arrested in Miami-Dade County on May 5 and booked on a misdemeanor battery charge.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Weatherall was arrested in connection with the incident, per the outlet, Fox Carolina and Greenville County public arrest records.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrested
Verb
  • Clark then went back to his golf bag, grabbed another iron, and placed it behind the ball.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The one that has grabbed most of the headlines is its pull back from LIV.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of grabbed
Verb
  • One order prevented federal agents from moving detainees out of state within seventy-two hours of being arrested; another demanded that the government return confiscated belongings to released detainees.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When referee Rick Knox confiscated the belt, Christian loaded up his wrist brace with a wrench.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of confiscated
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  • With the amount of firepower that Geneva graduated from last year’s lineup, senior forward Gabe Barwiolek knew the burden to score was going to fall upon his shoulders.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The grand jury said then-state Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office knew of the plans to divert the money.
    — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of knew
Verb
  • Durk has maintained his innocence since being apprehended and he can be sentenced up to life in prison if convicted.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The teens walked away from the wreck with few injuries and tried to run, but authorities apprehended them shortly afterward, officials said.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprehended
Verb
  • The 6-2 Marshall, a former second-round pick of the Carolina Panthers, hasn’t made big plays in the passing game, but has caught Slowik’s eye in another area.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Noah Tarrant caught both scoring passes, 12 and 63 yards, and finished with five catches for 106 yards.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of caught
Verb
  • Last month, burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of French luxury glassmaker Lalique in a daring early morning raid.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Smith allegedly stole the mother’s vehicle and left the home with the child.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stole

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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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