GARNISHEEING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

garnisheeing

verb

present participle of garnishee

as in confiscating

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The European Central Bank and Brussels also fear that confiscating Russia’s reserves would damage the euro’s standing and Belgium’s reputation as a financial safe haven.

— Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

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Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The mayor was a friend, and the Rev attaching himself to the case might make Adams think twice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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Murray said that in recent spending negotiations, Democrats fought to include language to prevent the administration from usurping Congress’ power on spending decisions, but Republicans have declined to go along.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The 6-foot-6, 308-pounder was at Wisconsin from 2020-24 before finishing at Illinois last season and entering the 49ers’ defensive-line rotation this season, perhaps even usurping Alfred Collins in the starting lineup next to Osa Odighizuwa.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026

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Lately, state lawmakers have also handed down laws preempting local ordinances on workplace safety, cruise ships, climate goals, fertilizer, naming of airports and painting sidewalks.

— Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
In response, the CFTC has said that the Commodity Exchange Act gives it sole power over swaps and futures contracts, preempting state laws.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of preempting

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