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
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Of those apprehended during the administration's first seven months, more than 9,700 children saw at least one parent placed into immigration detention -- more than in previous years.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Boelter then fled the scene and was on the run for two days before being apprehended near his home in Green Isle following a massive manhunt.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Lewis was apprehended by officers on the 2100 block of Girard Avenue, police said.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Philadelphia’s vagrancy docket is full of examples of freedom seekers who were apprehended almost immediately.
—Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The 20-year-old was apprehended by law enforcement on May 14, according to new reporting.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 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
Verb
He was apprehended hiding in the plane bathroom.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Of those apprehended during the administration's first seven months, more than 9,700 children saw at least one parent placed into immigration detention -- more than in previous years.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Boelter then fled the scene and was on the run for two days before being apprehended near his home in Green Isle following a massive manhunt.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Lewis was apprehended by officers on the 2100 block of Girard Avenue, police said.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Philadelphia’s vagrancy docket is full of examples of freedom seekers who were apprehended almost immediately.
—Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The 20-year-old was apprehended by law enforcement on May 14, according to new reporting.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
Adjective
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Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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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
Verb
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The relationship that followed would become one of mutual respect and understanding, with Jackie finding the Queen to be someone who understood the unique pressures of public life and all that came with it.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Advertisement That is what Johnson understood about oral health that America still doesn’t.—
Jean Paul Laurent,
Time,
11 June 2026
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That September, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana following a vehicle crash in San Jose.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Three weeks into his third season, Smith was involved in a single-car accident and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Combs’ four-year, two-month sentence came as a second shock to a captive courtroom audience after the split verdict was read following his sensational eight-week trial.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Not only was the audience captive, it was also intrigued as Yarborough and Donnie Allison battled for the lead entering the third turn for the final time.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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During the operation, officials seized multiple amounts of drugs and several boxes containing fireworks.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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On many mornings, shackled migrants plead guilty to military trespass charges rather than remain jailed awaiting trial.—
Agnel Philip,
ProPublica,
16 Mar. 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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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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