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
Security and the Minneapolis Police Department quickly apprehended the individual.
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Having immigration officers walk residential or commercial streets in broad daylight is not how violent criminals are apprehended.
—Eric Balliet, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
For the child's safety, one of our ICE officers remained with the child while the other officers apprehended Conejo Arias.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Kazimerczak was quickly apprehended and arrested.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Having immigration officers walk residential or commercial streets in broad daylight is not how violent criminals are apprehended.
—Eric Balliet, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
For the child's safety, one of our ICE officers remained with the child while the other officers apprehended Conejo Arias.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Kazimerczak was quickly apprehended and arrested.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehend
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Used by more than just psychiatrists, the DSM is considered the very foundation of how mental health issues are understood.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images MONTREAL — Cole Caufield arrived for his on-air interview between the second and third periods Tuesday night understanding the exact situation in which his Montreal Canadiens found themselves.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dozens of asylum seekers like her, as well as refugees who passed a rigorous, years-long vetting process before being admitted to the United States, have been arrested in Minnesota in recent weeks, immigration lawyers and advocates say.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that officers arrested two people and used pepper balls after protesters did not heed orders to disperse, adding that demonstrators also breached a protest area and spit on officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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About 80 warming centers were opened across the state, known as one of the nation's poorest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In other words, getting hit by the single most energetic particle presently known in all the Universe would have no noticeable effect on you at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Revolutionary Guard holds vast business interest across Iran, and sanctions could allow its assets in Europe to be seized.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gabbard was photographed in Fulton County on the day of the raid as the FBI seized 2020 election ballots.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Losing him is impossible to comprehend.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Others remain detained without information about why they’re being held.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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During an initial court appearance Thursday, a judge granted the government's request to detain Kazmierczak pending a detention hearing Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The selection highlights the diversity of the state’s cheesemaking tradition and features producers recognized nationally for their quality and flavor.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Investors appear to have recognized that Meta is actually monetizing this AI expenditure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That officer then turns his attention to the group of officers trying to restrain Pretti.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Notwithstanding a temperament ill-suited for hand-to-hand combat, Jefferson was unable to restrain himself from pushing his grand recipe for public happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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