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 policy includes the following fines: 1st violation: Phone confiscated, returned to parent/guardian
2nd violation: Phone confiscated, returned with a $5 fee.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 2025
Despite the huge losses, the attempt to confiscate the $225 million shows the US is making some progress in fighting back.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
In April, Human Rights Watch said police had raided houses, beaten and arbitrarily detained people and confiscated refugee documents, including residence permits.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The agents ultimately released him, but confiscated his driver’s license.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 2025
Despite the huge losses, the attempt to confiscate the $225 million shows the US is making some progress in fighting back.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
In April, Human Rights Watch said police had raided houses, beaten and arbitrarily detained people and confiscated refugee documents, including residence permits.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The agents ultimately released him, but confiscated his driver’s license.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for confiscate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiscate
Verb
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Yemen’s war began when the Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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One media entrepreneur has already seized part of the Fyre opportunity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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With their stems still attached, cherries should stay fresh in the fridge for about 10 days.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Detachable zones can be attached and detached at will, usually to many possible sections of the tray.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Confiscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiscate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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