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as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
dissidents were shot, and their lands expropriated under his regime
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as in to evict
to end the occupancy or possession of
the state will have to expropriate scores of homeowners in order to build the new road
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as in to confiscate
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
plans by the city to expropriate entire blocks of houses in order to bulldoze them for expansion of the airport
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Recent Examples of expropriate
In January, Ramaphosa signed a bill into law that sets forth new guidelines for land expropriation, including enabling the government to expropriate land without compensation in some cases.
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Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Nor has any land been expropriated without compensation.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
In the weeks since the legislation has taken effect, no land has yet been expropriated.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Trump was responding to a new law in South Africa that gives the government powers in some instances to expropriate land from people.
—Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Nor has any land been expropriated without compensation.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
In the weeks since the legislation has taken effect, no land has yet been expropriated.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Trump was responding to a new law in South Africa that gives the government powers in some instances to expropriate land from people.
—Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expropriate
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These results suggest that media-savvy Democrats who seize this moment to call out Trump and the MAGA agenda could put themselves in a strong position to become the next leader of the Democratic Party.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This shift could unlock massive opportunities for entrepreneurs who are bold enough to act, smart enough to wait for clarity, and strategic enough to seize the moment.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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He was being evicted from the property where the animals resided and allegedly denied access when authorities took him into custody Wednesday.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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White Settlement police evicted three squirrels from a woman’s apartment April 1, body camera footage released by the department shows.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Then, in 2010, the bank where the chips were stored confiscated the chips after opening the deposit box.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The animals were confiscated and given to multiple wildlife agencies for care, according to the post.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The movie takes place in 1957, when Genovese is jealous of Costello’s power and influence and wants to usurp him as the big boss in New York.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, claims OPM is usurping congressional authority.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
20 Feb. 2025
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Market Abuse Americans argue that China abused its global market access: stealing intellectual property, supporting strategic industries, manipulating its currency and depriving foreign companies—especially those from the U.S.—of fair access to Chinese markets.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Khalil's attorneys, who have also sued the government on his behalf, lambasted the government, saying the government was depriving him of his right to free speech.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Coop is fired from his high-profile finance job, starts stealing from his wealthy neighbors to keep up his lifestyle, chaos ensues, and get your popcorn ready.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The biggest concern for cemetery board members is the bronze doors stolen from three mausoleums, which can be worth more than $10,000 per set.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Central took the overtime opening kickoff but were dispossessed by Pacific Ridge center middlefielder Nick Axelson, who pushed the ball into the Spartans’ side of the pitch.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the 29th minute, he was dispossessed and Villa countered, with Ollie Watkins getting his toe to a cross and forcing a save from Jorgensen’s boot.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The team still must determine who will grab the eighth spot in the bullpen.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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She was seen writhing in pain grabbing her right knee.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Expropriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expropriate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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