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
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Akindahunsi was then apprehended by UCLA police officers near a parking structure.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Police later apprehended the suspect , who reportedly fled from the Honda.
—Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Once on the ground, the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Reyes and handed him over to the FBI for further questioning.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 3 June 2026
All three occupants fled on foot but were apprehended by police.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
From branches above her is released a sudden shower of ash keys, which flutter downwards, whirring in circles, until their wild flight is put to a stop by meeting the water’s surface, where they are apprehended and whisked away downstream.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Shortly after he was apprehended.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
State police said the driver tried taking off on foot and was apprehended.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Verb
Odd moment plagues fourth quarter As the Knicks held on to their fairly sizable lead, a fan ran onto the court, tried to take a selfie with Wembanyama but was quickly apprehended by security.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Akindahunsi was then apprehended by UCLA police officers near a parking structure.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Police later apprehended the suspect , who reportedly fled from the Honda.
—Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Once on the ground, the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Reyes and handed him over to the FBI for further questioning.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 3 June 2026
All three occupants fled on foot but were apprehended by police.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
From branches above her is released a sudden shower of ash keys, which flutter downwards, whirring in circles, until their wild flight is put to a stop by meeting the water’s surface, where they are apprehended and whisked away downstream.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Shortly after he was apprehended.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
State police said the driver tried taking off on foot and was apprehended.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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Everybody has an accent, including you, and depending on who’s listening, a person may not be understood.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These have yielded Crave comedy Slo Pitch from Page Boy, while more details from the series coming from Seth Rogen’s Point Great via its deal with Lionsgate are understood to be coming soon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Baltimore Police say Lunn was arrested less than a week later, after a person who saw a Metro Crime Stoppers flyer on the news called in a tip.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Alvarez, his brother and his mother were arrested later that year.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The modern field of bioethics emerged from the 1947 Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial, where Nazi physicians were prosecuted for conducting brutal medical experiments on imprisoned people.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Verb
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No other information was released on Wednesday, including whether the two men knew each other.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Soho was already too expensive — landlords were asking for key money in the five-figures — so Mango knew that was a dead end.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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During similar unrest last year, several officers were abducted and tortured after being taken captive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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In recent years, Japan has experienced unprecedented heat, with the increasingly brutal summers taking a toll on captive animals.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 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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Ben-Gvir has come under sharp condemnation from other Israeli leaders for making controversial videos, such as his treatment of flotilla activists who were detained after attempting to break the maritime blockade of Gaza.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Two people were detained and identified as part of a local gang, while one person was arrested and taken into custody, said Orange County Sheriff’s Department Sgt.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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