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arresting

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verb

present participle of arrest
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as in fascinating
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 arresting
Adjective
As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s go-to orchestrator during some of the composer’s most creative years, Cullen has translated many of the composer’s most arresting melodies into lush, full-bodied and evocative orchestral music. Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Architecture Structure and exterior design The most arresting features of the Sydney Opera House are, of course, its overlapping concrete shells, or sails. Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
This comes on the heels of the Legislature and governor passing a law that calls for arresting people who sleep in public. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 Remember when California was arresting people walking alone on the beach? Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arresting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arresting
Adjective
  • They were chosen for their affinity with sneaker culture, their interesting stories and their distinct personal style, Coach said.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Solid Color Rug This goes-with-everything rug is sure to match your existing decor, while adding a visually interesting pop of texture to any room.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Just a few days ago, the Golden State Warriors held a commanding 3-1 lead in a first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
  • The Golden State Warriors travel to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, with the Warriors holding a commanding 3-1 lead and the Rockets looking to extend the series.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Pretending to be dead, Gi-hun and his friends launch a surprise attack, overpowering the guards and seizing their weapons, leaving only one guard alive.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) forces have since received training by Russian forces in the Far East and first engaged in combat with Ukrainian military in November, subsequently seizing their first village in Kursk, Plekhovo, earlier this month.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The director led the way past Dig HQ, past the two lichen-shaggy standing stones in the garden, and down a slope to Structure 27, Tam running ahead and stopping at the edge of the trench.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?
    Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The difference here, apart from the two-on-two setup, is that the background makes the battles more mysterious and engaging.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Conor Coventry is open, engaging and affable, but one question from The Athletic prompts the former West Ham United youth product to pause for thought.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • But within weeks, the change in sentiment was noticeable.
    Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Even if researchers are able to cobble together the funds to help their participants exit trials safely, halting studies early could still nullify the contributions of the people who enrolled.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Even if researchers are able to cobble together the funds to help their participants exit trials safely, halting studies early could still nullify the contributions of the people who enrolled.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have added one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 class, selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Paul Dehner Jr., New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • But the Packers need a difference-maker here, and there will be some intriguing options at pick No. 23 to add to a mediocre group.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Arresting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arresting. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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