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present participle of seize.

Definitions

seizing

[see-zing] / ˈsi zɪŋ /

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retaining adj.
capture n.
getting n.
seizure n.
usurpation n.

ADJECTIVE

retaining

Synonyms

STRONG

accommodating arresting cherishing commemorating confining embracing employing engaging having hiring holding keeping owning possessing preserving remembering reserving restraining saving securing suppressing sustaining taking treasuring withholding working

WEAK

holding back

NOUN

capture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing 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

getting

Synonyms

STRONG

appropriating assimilating capturing catching clutching confiscating earning gaining grasping mastering obtaining pursuing securing snatching taking winning

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoning giving up losing refusal rejecting throwing off

NOUN

seizure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction arrest confiscation

STRONG

annexation apprehension bust collar drop grab hook pinch snatch

WEAK

commandeering 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 seizure snatch

WEAK

commandeering grabbing

Antonyms

STRONG

letting go release

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seizing

This has meant that civil servants are longer being paid and other services have been seizing up, worsening economic conditions.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The shipments have taken on new importance after the Houthis began an offensive campaign, seizing territory along the Red Sea coast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Authorities said they searched a home and two commercial properties in Claremont and Upland, seizing hundreds of cats, including some that were malnourished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Oil prices remained above the $100 threshold on Monday — and strategists recommend seizing the opportunity to buy stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Maurice clearly had both; witness his seizing DNA before almost everyone else.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

seizing

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