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Confiscated is an English word with synonyms like appropriated or condemned. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Confiscated in a sentence

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Confiscated meaning

simple past and past participle of confiscate

Synonyms of Confiscated

Using Confiscated

  • The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of confiscate
  • Useful related words include: appropriated, condemned, confiscate, seized.
  • In the example corpus, confiscated often appears in combinations such as: and confiscated, were confiscated, confiscated from.

Context around Confiscated

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 8 middle, 9 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Confiscated

  • In this selection, "confiscated" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, machines, authorities, funds, firearms, exchange and property stand out and add context to how "confiscated" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and computer confiscated and was and and firarms confiscated by the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "confiscated" sits close to words such as apples, ava and bracket, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with confiscated

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Deputies documented the case and confiscated the extension cord. (9 words)

Drugs and firarms confiscated by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. (11 words)

As contained in the report, observation forms were confiscated and destroyed by the party agent. (15 words)

But if you are buying from a private seller then make sure to do a stolen car check online, as if you are unfortunate enough to have bought a stolen car - you are not entitled to the money you paid for it and it will be confiscated. (47 words)

During his final day at the job two months ago, Dwyer had his department phone, identification card, and computer confiscated and was escorted out “like a criminal,” according to a source with knowledge of the incident. (36 words)

In a related development, the Malawi Police Service arrested two of its officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on corruption charges for allegedly receiving bribes from Burundian nationals to influence release of confiscated property. (35 words)

Example sentences (20)

According to the police, he had raised a militia whose emblem was found on the entrance to his house and on rifles and bulletproof vests that were confiscated.

After installing vape sensors in school the principal was shocked to discover how many of the vape machines confiscated from pupils were illegal and dangerous.

After the 2020 protests, its newsroom has been subject to several raids, during which the authorities confiscated some of its equipment.

Anybody who had drinks on them had to drink them before they entered or have them confiscated, even water.

As contained in the report, observation forms were confiscated and destroyed by the party agent.

As other returned funds confiscated in third countries have financed these same road infrastructures, several NGOs have warned of the risk of double financing and misappropriation of funds.

As part of the ongoing probe, the confiscated firearms will undergo ballistic testing to determine whether they were not used previously in the commission of crime.

Authorities had confiscated exchange transaction documents from Singapore and US dollars worth 7.4 billion rupiah (US$477,730) from raids at two locations, he added.

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A white plastic chair and a black cable rod used in the fight were also confiscated for further investigation.

But if you are buying from a private seller then make sure to do a stolen car check online, as if you are unfortunate enough to have bought a stolen car - you are not entitled to the money you paid for it and it will be confiscated.

Caster went to punch him with the chain again, but CPA blocked it, and the ref confiscated the chain.

Customs officials allegedly confiscated the jewellery from the backpack of a government staffer returning from Saudi Arabia in October 2021, while Bolsonaro was still in office.

Deputies documented the case and confiscated the extension cord.

Drugs and firarms confiscated by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.

During his final day at the job two months ago, Dwyer had his department phone, identification card, and computer confiscated and was escorted out “like a criminal,” according to a source with knowledge of the incident.

During the same period, Israeli authorities demolished, forced owners to demolish or confiscated 88 Palestinian-owned structures throughout the occupied territory.

Hawai‘i County Code and state law require the County to feed and shelter impounded dogs, cats and domesticated animals, including dogs confiscated under the County’s dangerous dog law.

In a related development, the Malawi Police Service arrested two of its officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on corruption charges for allegedly receiving bribes from Burundian nationals to influence release of confiscated property.

In just the first five months of this financial year, 73 alcoholic drinks were confiscated at Inverness – equalling the total from the entire 12 months prior.

In September, on the first day the ban took effect, Timber Creek administrators confiscated more than 100 phones from students, Mr. Wasko said.

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Common combinations with confiscated

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "confiscated" in a sentence?
An example: "According to the police, he had raised a militia whose emblem was found on the entrance to his house and on rifles and bulletproof vests that were confiscated." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "confiscated" from authentic English texts.
What does "confiscated" mean?
Confiscated means: simple past and past participle of confiscate
What are synonyms of "confiscated"?
Common synonyms of "confiscated" include: appropriated, condemned, confiscate, seized, taken over, taken.
How many example sentences with "confiscated" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "confiscated", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.