as in to seize
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
anything that might be used as a weapon will be confiscated by the security guards
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Recent Examples of confiscate
The Milanese sides drew 1-1 at San Siro and another Haller penalty brought Bologna two points, but the biggest story in the capital was that Bernardini was using a walkie-talkie from the stands to communicate with the bench until it was confiscated.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But white farmers are being brutally killed, and their land is being confiscated in South Africa.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Our families could be dishonored in public, our personal memories confiscated for storage inside the Criminal Archives.
—Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
During a series of raids on the homes of 15 suspects across several Brazilian states, authorities confiscated phones and other electronic devices.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2025
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But white farmers are being brutally killed, and their land is being confiscated in South Africa.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Our families could be dishonored in public, our personal memories confiscated for storage inside the Criminal Archives.
—Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
During a series of raids on the homes of 15 suspects across several Brazilian states, authorities confiscated phones and other electronic devices.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiscate
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But is Simone now the villain – or simply someone with a tough upbringing who seized an opportunity to secure her future?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Bradley has a lot of fear attached, but also relief.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Shortly after, a former Edisto Beach State Park ranger found several teeth attached to a skull while on vacation.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Confiscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscate. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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