as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
an apprehended crime lord who can easily post the million-dollar bail
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in seized
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 apprehended
Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
He was apprehended trying to cross into Mexico by way of Sierra Blanca in Texas.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
McKay said Mesite was apprehended Friday at his home by the police department’s Crime Suppression and Special Crimes Units.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Body camera video of his arrest obtained by NBC News showed armed deputies swarming around Shaknovsky, who had two passengers in the back seat when he was apprehended.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 May 2026
He was apprehended six months later in Georgia.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Just two months ago, the brothers—18-year-old Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 15-year-old Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, and 12-year-old Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar—were apprehended by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with their parents, in nearby Edinburg.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Allen fell to the ground and was apprehended.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The shooting suspect, identified by police as 69-year-old Seung Ho Han, was apprehended following a short foot pursuit, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Verb
In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
He was apprehended trying to cross into Mexico by way of Sierra Blanca in Texas.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
McKay said Mesite was apprehended Friday at his home by the police department’s Crime Suppression and Special Crimes Units.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Body camera video of his arrest obtained by NBC News showed armed deputies swarming around Shaknovsky, who had two passengers in the back seat when he was apprehended.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 May 2026
He was apprehended six months later in Georgia.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Just two months ago, the brothers—18-year-old Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 15-year-old Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, and 12-year-old Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar—were apprehended by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with their parents, in nearby Edinburg.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Allen fell to the ground and was apprehended.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The shooting suspect, identified by police as 69-year-old Seung Ho Han, was apprehended following a short foot pursuit, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2024 a total of 219 unhoused people were arrested on this charge.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Being such a fan of books, the 24-year-old actor knew just how dedicated the fanbase for his new Prime Video series Off Campus would be.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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So when Morgan didn’t show up for the early shift one morning, her co-workers knew something was wrong.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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He was also ordered to pay nearly $111 million in restitution and forfeit roughly $17 million that the government seized from bank accounts.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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So far this year, 12 guns have been seized by Annapolis Police, according to department data.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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What started with bison hooves helping to restore the prairie grass continues through the Turner Endangered Species Fund, which gives the Bolson tortoise — North America’s largest and rarest tortoise — a leg up through a captive breeding program at the Armendaris Ranch in New Mexico.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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For the first four years, the captive had no claims from the taxpayer's operating business.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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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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Following the attack, Pasqual allegedly fled California, and was detained at the United States/Mexico border in Sierra Blanca, Texas, according to PEOPLE.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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He was detained on an outstanding warrant in relation to the fire.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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