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present participle of commandeer.

commandeering

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capture n.
piracy n.
preemption n.
requisition n.
seizure n.
usurpation n.

NOUN

capture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing snatching sweep trapping trip winning

WEAK

hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run-in taking captive taking into custody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release

STRONG

rise

WEAK

freeing

NOUN

piracy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

copying hijacking infringement plagiarism theft

STRONG

bootlegging buccaneering rapine stealing swashbuckling

WEAK

freebooting marauding pirating

NOUN

preemption

Synonyms

STRONG

appropriation arrogation assumption infringement seizure taking

NOUN

requisition

Synonyms

STRONG

appropriation call occupation request seizure summons takeover

NOUN

seizure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction arrest confiscation

STRONG

annexation apprehension bust collar drop grab hook pinch seizing snatch

WEAK

grabbing

Antonyms

WEAK

letting go liberation release

NOUN

usurpation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annexation confiscation

STRONG

abduction apprehension appropriation arrest arrogation assumption bust collar drop grab hook pinch preemption seizing seizure snatch

WEAK

grabbing

Antonyms

STRONG

letting go release

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commandeering

On Isabela Island, a local sea lion known as Panchito has become famous for commandeering the loungers at Cormorant Beach House.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Some complained about homeless people commandeering shared public spaces.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2025

With captain Jamie George and up-and-comer Theo Dan commandeering the number two jersey of late, he faces a battle to force his way into the 23-man squad.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024

Foster needs to sell season tickets, but campus needs to stop commandeering the concession revenue from basketball games in Pauley Pavilion.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024

Bo says nothing about me commandeering his radio.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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