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• present participle of seize.

seizing

American  

[see-zing] / ˈsi zɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that seizes.

2. Nautical. a means of binding or fastening together two objects, as two ropes, or parts of the same rope, by a number of longitudinal and transverse turns of marline, wire, or other small stuff.

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seizing British  

/ ˈsiːzɪŋ /

noun

1. nautical a binding used for holding together two ropes, two spars, etc, esp by lashing with a separate rope

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Etymology

Origin of seizing

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; seize + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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seizing

Constitutional safeguards normally require a court order prior to searches or seizures, and seizing a child from their parent is one of the most extreme steps the government can take.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Instead, BP would seek to be more efficient — seizing “low-hanging fruit.”

From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026

Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

But many issuers are seizing the opportunity while their stock prices are hovering near all-time highs, propelled by the AI enthusiasm fueling the broader market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

But still, she felt like seizing the prince and dancing.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

Related Words

• abduction
• apprehension
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• confiscation
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