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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

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Example Sentences

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seizing

Levi’s is seizing the rise of ’90s nostalgia to renew its own previous hold on American culture, Kelly Cloonan writes for the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

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

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

The dwarf seemed on the verge of seizing Gwystyl by his robe and shaking him, but Adaon stepped forward and quickly explained what had occurred at Dark Gate.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

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