1
as in arrests
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
apprehension of the burglar set the neighborhood at ease
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2
as in understandings
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a good apprehension of how computer systems work
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Recent Examples of apprehensions
During the Biden administration, the southern border saw record numbers of migrant apprehensions by Border Patrol, as officials grappled with a humanitarian, political and operational crisis.
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Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
But the Administration has been more resistant to requiring judicial warrants for apprehensions or a ban on ICE agents wearing masks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Women from all over the world have similar apprehensions, as well.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Knight worked with the department for seven years, helping his partner with suspect apprehensions, evidence searches and officer safety, according to HBPD.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The apprehensions come amid a broader immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
At the height of the border crisis, apprehensions totaled more than 25,000 in New Mexico in March 2023.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
Or at least detained as apprehensions, dreams, or maybe even glimpses now and then.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Buyers’ apprehensions over such scenarios are presumably among the factors that are negatively impacting sales.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
But the Administration has been more resistant to requiring judicial warrants for apprehensions or a ban on ICE agents wearing masks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Women from all over the world have similar apprehensions, as well.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Knight worked with the department for seven years, helping his partner with suspect apprehensions, evidence searches and officer safety, according to HBPD.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The apprehensions come amid a broader immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
At the height of the border crisis, apprehensions totaled more than 25,000 in New Mexico in March 2023.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
Or at least detained as apprehensions, dreams, or maybe even glimpses now and then.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Buyers’ apprehensions over such scenarios are presumably among the factors that are negatively impacting sales.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehensions
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Such arrests have been happening for weeks following the government crackdown last month that crushed the protests calling for the end of the country's theocratic rule.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the end, officials said no arrests were made.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gelb said the broad crime rate decreases have made some criminologists question historic understandings of what drives trends in violent crime and how to battle it.—
Claudia Lauer,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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And as states started to abandon Common Core, school controversies began to focus less on standards and achievement than on competing understandings of America itself.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2025
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Lanier argued the filters could harm teens’ perceptions of themselves, saying experts consulted by Meta reached that same conclusion.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Particularly in the electoral settings, such content could influence voter perceptions and undermine trust in democratic processes.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.—
Rosanna Fraire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The release includes interviews, outtakes and critical appreciations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Apprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehensions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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