seize
verb (used with object)
to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp.
is seizing
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present progressiveof seize (3rd person singular).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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For now, Sir Keir is seizing a moment of weakness and trying to turn it into a moment of strength.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
Bela Bajaria, chief content officer for Netflix, said part of the company’s success with comedic programming is seizing opportunities for creative stories the writers and comedians they work with want to tell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
A healthy Acuña is seizing every opportunity to run.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
The family that gathers for meals between deployments is seizing an opportunity to connect.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2023
It is seizing the victory before the battle, grasping the conclusion without establishing the premises.
From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by William Rounseville Alger
