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
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Daunte Pugh, 43, was apprehended by 45th Precinct detectives on Tuesday morning, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
He was allegedly found with drug paraphernalia when he was apprehended.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
According to eyewitnesses, when passers-by realized security forces had apprehended the notorious crime figure, people cheered and applauded the police.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
When the men left the house, they were sometimes apprehended by law enforcement.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
The alleged attacker, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled on foot and was apprehended that day.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
He was apprehended by local police during a traffic stop later that morning and held on a $150,000 bond, with orders for GPS monitoring and no contact with the victim.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Two members of the aforementioned Shadow Council are soon apprehended — one brought in warm, the other brought in cold — in what turns out to be the best segment of the movie.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
Shortly after he was apprehended.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Daunte Pugh, 43, was apprehended by 45th Precinct detectives on Tuesday morning, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
He was allegedly found with drug paraphernalia when he was apprehended.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
According to eyewitnesses, when passers-by realized security forces had apprehended the notorious crime figure, people cheered and applauded the police.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
When the men left the house, they were sometimes apprehended by law enforcement.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
The alleged attacker, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled on foot and was apprehended that day.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
He was apprehended by local police during a traffic stop later that morning and held on a $150,000 bond, with orders for GPS monitoring and no contact with the victim.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Two members of the aforementioned Shadow Council are soon apprehended — one brought in warm, the other brought in cold — in what turns out to be the best segment of the movie.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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In an event that lasted three hours and ended with an extended standing ovation, both Democrats and Republicans stood to praise Looney as a wise colleague who understood the history of the institution of the state legislature.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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As warming increases sea ice temperatures, the mechanical properties shift in ways that aren’t yet fully understood.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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One of those is still the Zerwas’ house, the best home a teenage Halverson ever knew.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Quality Paperback Book Club knew how to catch your eye.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
28 May 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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General Electric was nearly felled the same year by its captive finance arm, which borrowed cheaply against its industrial parent’s rating.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Almost all of these ideas involve managing crowds and gaming out a few extra dollars from captive participants.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 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
Verb
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Police detained dozens of people as crowds gathered across the French capital following PSG's victory.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Nearly half have been detained at Dilley.—
Jim Axelrod,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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