as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
a line of arrested suspects waiting to be booked on a variety of charges
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as in seized
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up
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as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike
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Recent Examples of arrested
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In 2024 a total of 219 unhoused people were arrested on this charge.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Last July, she was arrested and allegedly confessed to killing Matea, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Rhamell Burke, 32, was arrested Friday evening and charged with murder.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez, 22, was arrested on a list of charges related to the takeovers on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
In the spring of 2018, federal prosecutors arrested both Raniere and Mack (along with four other individuals) and leveled disturbing accusations against the pair.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In 1995, Cox was arrested and charged with simple battery after a domestic disturbance at their home in Marietta.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with shots fired in the area of Bowen Court and Regent Street in Elgin, officials said.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Verb
No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In 2024 a total of 219 unhoused people were arrested on this charge.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Last July, she was arrested and allegedly confessed to killing Matea, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Rhamell Burke, 32, was arrested Friday evening and charged with murder.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez, 22, was arrested on a list of charges related to the takeovers on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
In the spring of 2018, federal prosecutors arrested both Raniere and Mack (along with four other individuals) and leveled disturbing accusations against the pair.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In 1995, Cox was arrested and charged with simple battery after a domestic disturbance at their home in Marietta.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with shots fired in the area of Bowen Court and Regent Street in Elgin, officials said.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrested
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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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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He was also ordered to pay nearly $111 million in restitution and forfeit roughly $17 million that the government seized from bank accounts.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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So far this year, 12 guns have been seized by Annapolis Police, according to department data.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Hagerty batted around against three different West Orange pitchers and before the bleeding was stopped, the Huskies had plated 10 runs in a crazy inning.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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For nearly two hours, Kid Rock barely stopped moving.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Snakes are another species that Attenborough has been fascinated with for decades, despite some being more poisonous than others.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Yoo is fascinated by how Love Is Blind might fare in Korea.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 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
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In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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He was apprehended trying to cross into Mexico by way of Sierra Blanca in Texas.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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More commonly, prescribed burning is halted because Forest Service staff are occupied fighting wildfires.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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But while a subsequent ceasefire has largely halted fighting in Iran, Washington and Tehran remain unable to agree to a more secure peace.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Arrested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrested. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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