1
as in arrest
the act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law
the arrestment of the bank president for embezzlement was accomplished as quietly as possible
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2
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the arrestment of all brain activity in the patient
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrestment
Noun
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Cunningham was taken into custody in Florida after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a May 24 incident in Harrison County, Miss., per The Independent.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025 -
He was released on bond not long after his arrest and isn’t required to wear an ankle monitor.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Noun
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On a more emotional level, the anticlimactic ending ushered in the conclusion of a 46-year career for coach Bob Babb.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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The follow-up comment, which has received more than 200,000 likes, spurred debate over the new version’s ending, in which Nani (played by Sydney Elizebeth Agudong) moves to California for college and agrees to give up Lilo (Maia Kealoha) to the state, with the girl being raised by a neighbor.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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“Arrestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrestment. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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