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seize

[seez] / siz /
VERB
grab, take
Synonyms
STRONGEST
catch snatch
STRONG
appropriate clasp clench clinch clutch compass embrace enclose enfold fasten grapple grasp grip pinch pluck snag squeeze
WEAK
catch hold of lay hands on lay hold of take hold of
Antonyms
STRONG
free give let go loose loosen reject release unfasten
WEAK
liberate offer
VERB
abduct; take by force
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambush annex apprehend arrest capture catch commandeer confiscate force grab hijack impound kidnap occupy overrun take take over
STRONG
appropriate arrogate bag bust claw clutch conquer exact gain get grasp hook incorporate lift nab nail overcome overpower overwhelm pounce secure snag snare subdue throttle trap usurp wrench
WEAK
carry off spirit away take by storm take captive take possession of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free give let go lose offer release surrender yield
STRONG
drop forfeit give in give up liberate

Example Sentences

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It could pay to wait for last-minute deals, or you might want to seize the moment now.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The article concludes that Becerra must dramatically shift his approach to seize what may be his only genuine opportunity to become governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Typically, police use tips or leads to find suspects, then seek a search warrant from a judge to enter a house or other private area to seize the evidence that can prove a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Any such moves to seize assets within this trust would have to go through the courts in the state where the trust is based, which may differ from your state or the creditor’s state.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

With the protection of federal troops, African Americans began to vote in large numbers and seize control, in some areas, of the local political apparatus.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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