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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

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by saying that seizing another country's assets to "pay for unrelated future claims is an incendiary precedent".

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

In seizing control, though, they can also stop progress that already faces challenges on the financial front.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

And what will the city do to make whole the alleged victims of the officers, who are accused of deploying aggressive tactics and improperly seizing property over a period of years?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Madoc woke in a rage, only to find that his moment for seizing the crown was past.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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