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
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Deputies located the suspect with a Yuba Sheriff’s Office K-9, which bit him before he was apprehended, authorities said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The suspect was later apprehended during a police chase that exceeded 100 miles per hour and ended in Lexington the night of the robbery, the complaint reviewed by USA TODAY shows.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 May 2026
While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The person fled from officers on foot, then was apprehended and booked into jail.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Federal authorities have alleged that Allen — armed with two guns and multiple knives — sprinted through a security checkpoint for the White House Correspondents' Dinner last Saturday and shot at an officer, before being apprehended by federal law enforcement.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Jean Brown, who lives on West Carmen Avenue, said police apprehended the suspect from under the back deck of a house in the alley between her street and West Winona Street.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Abundez, the other defendant, was apprehended in June 2025 at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Authorities reported finding an unknown substance in her vehicle when she was apprehended.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Deputies located the suspect with a Yuba Sheriff’s Office K-9, which bit him before he was apprehended, authorities said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The suspect was later apprehended during a police chase that exceeded 100 miles per hour and ended in Lexington the night of the robbery, the complaint reviewed by USA TODAY shows.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 May 2026
While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The person fled from officers on foot, then was apprehended and booked into jail.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Federal authorities have alleged that Allen — armed with two guns and multiple knives — sprinted through a security checkpoint for the White House Correspondents' Dinner last Saturday and shot at an officer, before being apprehended by federal law enforcement.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Jean Brown, who lives on West Carmen Avenue, said police apprehended the suspect from under the back deck of a house in the alley between her street and West Winona Street.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Abundez, the other defendant, was apprehended in June 2025 at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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According to the testimony of Raffaele Imperiale, an Italian cocaine trafficker and fellow Super Cartel member, Kinahan understood the unspoken rules of the city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the LA jazz scene, at least as Bellerose understood it, felt like a relic, with old clubs like The Baked Potato catering more to tourists than adventurous musicians.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bassell was arrested last May in connection with two of those accusers, the assistant principal and one of the teachers.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The 19-year-old suspect was quickly arrested after attempting to flee on foot.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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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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In the play’s penultimate scene — one of the most gorgeous, daring and breathless in American theater, and all taking place in an imprisoned Gallimard’s imagination — Song strips for Gallimard, trying to force him to confront the truth.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To a casual observer, the late-game pinch hitter stepping into the batter’s box Tuesday at Oswego East didn’t seem extraordinary, but Yorkville senior Brooke Ekwinski knew better.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Police stormed the gallery and seized two canvases—The Naked Man, depicting a nude youth gripping a monstrous phallus, and The Big Night Down the Drain, showing a Hitler-like figure masturbating.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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One theory for how the disease is spread is through captive cervid farms that house deer, elk, or moose in large quantities.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, thanks to efforts to reintroduce captive piping plovers into the wild and conserve their natural habitat, their local numbers have seen a resurgence.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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The 48-year-old man, whose name was not released, was detained and taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation, according to the Port Authority Police Department.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Officers detained a 48-year-old passenger, who police say was taken to a local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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