1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law
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Recent Examples of apprehend
If dandyism is, at least in part, a kind of showy restraint—being seen on purpose without caring so much about how the spectacle is apprehended by others—this was something like its zenith.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 6 May 2025
The woman's lawyer said she was apprehended by Border Patrol agents last week after walking for two days in the desert.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Sign up for the The Gavel newsletter Dugan, 65, who has served nine years on the bench, is accused of steering an immigrant without permanent legal status out of her courtroom through a side door to avoid immigration officials who were waiting to apprehend him.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
The individual who was apprehended was not immediately identified.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 6 May 2025
The woman's lawyer said she was apprehended by Border Patrol agents last week after walking for two days in the desert.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Sign up for the The Gavel newsletter Dugan, 65, who has served nine years on the bench, is accused of steering an immigrant without permanent legal status out of her courtroom through a side door to avoid immigration officials who were waiting to apprehend him.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
The individual who was apprehended was not immediately identified.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehend
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To understand what’s at stake amid the NNSA’s workforce woes, USA TODAY interviewed current and former agency officials and reviewed decades of watchdog reports, safety records and other official documents.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The former record executive, who was arrested in 2015 on suspicion of murder in a hit-and-run incident that killed businessman Terry Carter, reportedly agreed to a $1.5 million settlement in the wrongful death case on April 29, according to Rolling Stone.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Detectives arrested Ryan Hewitt, 29, of Corona on charges of carjacking and murder following an investigation, the sheriff’s office said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The White House, with Vice President JD Vance’s experience in tech, should seize this moment to build a national AI strategy that does not leave the workers behind.—
Lynn Forester de Rothschild,
Time,
11 May 2025
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This time, the case moved forward alongside multiple simultaneous investigations and cases in other states, and in 2018, the federal government seized Backpage and it was taken down.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical trends might provide a potential advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush's enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit and unwavering commitment to solve the problems of today by ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Over the past few months, university students and activists on valid visas have been pursued by ICE and subsequently detained or even deported for being outspoken on political issues.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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But the scam is particularly devious since the Trump administration has tried to revoke visas for foreign students while detaining others for views critical of Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The university is systematically revising curricula to embed AI across disciplines, recognizing both student demand and workforce needs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Jones detailed that a toe tap allows a hitter to create space and recognize a pitch better.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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The officers did not show their badges until after she was restrained, the video shows.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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While the Trump administration insists its actions are necessary for national security, legal challenges have underscored the power of the judiciary to scrutinize and potentially restrain executive immigration policy.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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