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
After a two-year international investigation, Rodriguez-Singh was apprehended by FBI agents in India.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Police deployed the department’s Tactical Enforcement Unit and K9 personnel in an attempt to apprehend the suspect.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Critics say the measures have created fear among residents and strained trust between communities and law enforcement, while federal officials defend the operations as necessary to enforce immigration laws and apprehend individuals with criminal records.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Wade fled the scene on foot northbound toward 10 Mile and was apprehended on 10 Mile, said Rob Leonetti, chief assistant prosecutor for the county.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Police deployed the department’s Tactical Enforcement Unit and K9 personnel in an attempt to apprehend the suspect.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Critics say the measures have created fear among residents and strained trust between communities and law enforcement, while federal officials defend the operations as necessary to enforce immigration laws and apprehend individuals with criminal records.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Wade fled the scene on foot northbound toward 10 Mile and was apprehended on 10 Mile, said Rob Leonetti, chief assistant prosecutor for the county.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehend
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Of course, a reliable method for measuring a team’s performance is to use underlying metrics to understand the team’s process more than its outcomes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The clip then smash-cuts to a scene of Bruce as a child listening to his parents fight in the next room, and we’re meant to understand that the joy and power that steams off of the stage is a cure for the pain of childhood wounds.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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An 18-year old wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested Monday after officers rammed his vehicle in West Memphis, the Arkansas State Police said in a news release Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Police confirmed Wednesday that six people had been arrested in relation to the violence.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The charitable organization funded by the Johnson & Johnson heiress is known for gifts to education, health and civic projects.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Also known as irritable hip, the condition is due to inflammation of the hip joint lining.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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As my daughter’s face paled, and a man in a clown mask stalked the aisles, panic seized my limbs.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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This included their ability to understand and reason with language and the ability to visualize and comprehend objects and their relations in space.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ashley was so stunned that she could be seen standing still for several seconds while trying to comprehend what was going on.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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More than 60 South Korean nationals were deported from Cambodia and police are seeking to detain most of them over allegations they were involved in online scams.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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While deputies searched the shelter, a man fell through the ceiling and was immediately detained, Enriquez said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Lockhart was also the recipient of two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one recognizing her motion picture work, the other honoring her television career.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Anguilla was also recognized by Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards as one of the top islands globally — and the highest-ranked in the Caribbean — earning praise for its friendly hospitality, diverse cuisine and luxury resorts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Police said officers fired bean bag rounds to restrain Headrick.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Emerson was restrained by flight attendants and moved to the back of the plane, preventing any further attempts to sabotage the aircraft, per authorities.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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