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
Noem has also conflated releases with apprehensions.
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Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Starting late last March, DHS and ICE began posting on X on a near daily basis, often highlighting apprehensions of multiple people a day, an NPR review of government social media posts show.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Ruemmler had apprehensions about Epstein employing crisis management experts suggested by Bannon.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The article points to significant increases in unaccompanied minor apprehensions during Obama’s tenure and the establishment of family detention centers like the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, which housed children in conditions documented as inadequate by ProPublica.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Starting late last March, DHS and ICE began posting on X on a near daily basis, often highlighting apprehensions of multiple people a day, an NPR review of government social media posts show.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Ruemmler had apprehensions about Epstein employing crisis management experts suggested by Bannon.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The article points to significant increases in unaccompanied minor apprehensions during Obama’s tenure and the establishment of family detention centers like the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, which housed children in conditions documented as inadequate by ProPublica.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehensions
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The mass arrests have swelled detention centers and set ICE off on a national chase for space to warehouse those who have been apprehended.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lang has not commented on the incident or the arrests.—
Mark Crudele,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 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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That mismatch was illustrated in a 2024 study that found striking differences between teachers and parents’ perceptions of autism traits — things like having trouble interpreting body language or understanding social mores.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trybal pairs elevated African cuisine with late-night programming and cultural storytelling designed to challenge perceptions of the continent while drawing new energy into the neighborhood.—
Patricia Kaowthumrong,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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