seize
verb (used with object)
to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp.
are seizing
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present progressiveof seize.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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From Denver to Washington, D.C., developers are seizing on huge discounts when buying troubled office towers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
Occupant businesses are seizing the opportunity to become owners, especially in downtown Los Angeles, where glittering high-rises have plummeted in value since occupancy dropped during the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Some investors are seizing on the current stampede out of private credit as a chance to buy into funds at significant discounts to reported net assets.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
"They are seizing a second chance to enjoy life to the full," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
A couple of servants are seizing the opportunity to chat together in whispers.
From The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal by Miriam S. Knight
