sieges

noun

Definition of siegesnext
plural of siege
1
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder a devastating siege of typhoid fever hit the city

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2
as in blockades
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies after a siege of six weeks, the city of Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant and his Union forces

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  1. bouts
  2. seizures
  3. cases
Noun
  • Years before launching The Joe Rogan Experience in 2009, the star made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, and TV personality, appearing in the sitcoms Hardball and NewsRadio, and serving as a color commentator at UFC bouts.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Your sleep may also become more refreshing, with fewer bouts of insomnia.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of bouts
Noun
  • Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of seizures
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  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
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