The phrase "are seized" refers to the act of taking something forcefully, such as property, assets, or even a person. There are several synonyms for this phrase that can be used interchangeably in various contexts, including "confiscated," "appropriated," "commandeered," "taken," "acquired," and "requisitioned." These words all convey the same idea of forcefully obtaining something, but each may have slightly different connotations depending on the situation. For example, "confiscated" implies that something was taken away due to breaking the law, while "requisitioned" suggests that something was taken for a specific purpose or need. Frisking, detaining, repossessing can also be substituted for "are seized".