Sentence examples for am seized from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(1)

fear seized

The phrase "am seized" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is expressing being overtaken or overwhelmed by a feeling or situation, often in a literary or formal context.
Example: "As the news unfolded, I was suddenly am seized by a wave of despair."
Alternatives: "am overwhelmed" or "am taken".

Dictionary

am seized

verb

To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

synonyms

Exact(6)

At times I am seized with the feeling you are on the way home".

The New Yorker

They have little in common with one another except that I am seized by each, and moved by its potential to change our world.

The New York Times

— Dave Kindred (@DaveKindred) 14 Apr 13 — NAILA-JEAN MEYERS Every time I see Brant Snedeker in that pink shirt and visor I am seized by an urge to order Baskin-Robbins.

The New York Times

But none of that would be so bad if there weren't a flip side to my predicament; by day, I am seized unexpectedly by an uncontrollable urge to fall asleep wherever I am.

The New York Times

Each year I am seized by the conviction that a) Christmas can be perfect; b) It must be perfect for the people I care about; c) It is my job to ensure this happens; and d) The best way is to follow the instructions on adverts.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Driving away from a secluded summer camp deep in Michigan's Huron Forest, I am seized by fear.

Huffington Post

Similar(53)

One was seized.

The New York Times

The press is seized.

The New York Times

Our passports were seized.

The New Yorker

"I was seized with awe.

The New Yorker

"Weapons and ammunition were seized".

The New York Times

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Most frequent sentences:

1-200 1k 2k 3k 4k 5k 7k 10k 20k 40k 100k 200k 500k 0m-3 0m-4 1m-1 1m-2 1m-3 1m-4