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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities say Routh fled the scene but was later apprehended.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Police apprehended two persons of interest soon after the shooting, but they were later released.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
After a two-day manhunt, law enforcement officers apprehended the suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities have identified a person of interest, but have still not apprehended the individual as of Thursday afternoon.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite an extensive ongoing manhunt by the FBI and local law enforcement and the release of surveillance camera screenshots of a potential suspect, the shooter has not yet been apprehended.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Agents apprehended about 450 people suspected of being in the country illegally, ATF said in an X post.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Previously, federal officials estimated 450 people were apprehended Thursday at the enormous site in Ellabell, about 25 miles west of Savannah, Georgia.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Authorities apprehended Tyler Robinson, age 22, in connection with the shooting after a 33-hour manhunt involving tips from Robinson’s family and subsequent coordination with law enforcement.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities say Routh fled the scene but was later apprehended.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Police apprehended two persons of interest soon after the shooting, but they were later released.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
After a two-day manhunt, law enforcement officers apprehended the suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities have identified a person of interest, but have still not apprehended the individual as of Thursday afternoon.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite an extensive ongoing manhunt by the FBI and local law enforcement and the release of surveillance camera screenshots of a potential suspect, the shooter has not yet been apprehended.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Agents apprehended about 450 people suspected of being in the country illegally, ATF said in an X post.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Previously, federal officials estimated 450 people were apprehended Thursday at the enormous site in Ellabell, about 25 miles west of Savannah, Georgia.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bennett Lembke, a 34-year-old Caldwell resident, was arrested following a traffic stop in Thurston County, Washington, after Boise police identified him as the suspect and issued a warrant, the agency said in a news release Thursday evening.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth police arrested him on suspicion of two offenses.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who knew the antidote for my incurable pixie cut envy would be a 13-second video of Kate Middleton?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prine’s health issues of the previous couple of decades were no secret—the throat cancer, the operation for lung cancer, and God knew what else.—
Tom Piazza
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Of course, reporter and friend Erin Andrews seized the opportunity to ask about his recent engagement.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Allen punctuated the drive with a 6-yard touchdown scamper, as the Fishermen seized a 7-0 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 35-year-old founder has built a remarkably high-earning captive agency, all while staying within the corporate framework that others rush to leave.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The college’s newspaper, The Chronicle, reported on Seinfeld’s comments after they were made at an event featuring Omer Shem Tov, a former Israeli hostage who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Agents detained two suspects – including one at the scene of the crime – but later released them and cleared them of any involvement.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Landau, in Seoul for a Korea-US vice foreign ministerial meeting, said that the 316 South Koreans who returned home Friday on a chartered jet after being detained in Georgia will face no disadvantage when re-entering the US, according to South Korea’s foreign ministry.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Last month, the federal government recognized September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese Communist Party was recognized as the only legitimate government in China by the United Nations in 1971.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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