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as in to seize
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 to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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3
as in to fascinate
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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as in arrestment
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
there have been only two arrests for driving while intoxicated in the county in the last six months
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2
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
"hemostasis" is the technical term for arrest of bleeding
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Recent Examples of arrest
Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Those took place throughout the city, including downtown, and police arrested three people.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Earlier this summer, ICE operations in Los Angeles led to two deaths when immigrants tried to escape arrest — one man fell from a greenhouse roof, and another was struck by a vehicle outside a Home Depot store.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The man, who was arrested in West Sussex, England, on Tuesday evening, was detained on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said in a statement shared with CNN.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Those took place throughout the city, including downtown, and police arrested three people.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
The vehicle was about a mile from O’Steen’s house on Locke Avenue, according to the account of Fort Worth Police Department Homicide Unit Detective Jerry Cedillo that is included in an affidavit supporting O’Steen’s arrest warrant.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Earlier this summer, ICE operations in Los Angeles led to two deaths when immigrants tried to escape arrest — one man fell from a greenhouse roof, and another was struck by a vehicle outside a Home Depot store.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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The Dragons seized another possession with a fumble recovery from Parker Harris — that set up a 10-play scoring drive capped by a four-yard rushing score from Renda.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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At trial in December 2023, the jury found Jean — who owned homes in Wellington, Florida, and Long Island, New York, that were seized by authorities — guilty of conspiracy and four wire fraud counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The defense for Texas has held up its end of the bargain, stopping the run well, allowing one of the lowest rushing yard totals per game in the country.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Central finally stopped the bleeding late in the half on a TD pass from Smith to Jeremiah Mateo Mora.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Europe, with its rich past, had fascinated many of its colonial subjects.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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David Martill, professor emeritus at the Institute of the Earth and Environment at the University of Portsmouth, was fascinated by the study and UV images.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.—
Jessica Stroud,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Or that cessation triggers withdrawal symptoms—including pain, fever, and diarrhea—similar to those faced by opioid abusers.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Spokesperson Matt Sanders said LMPD believes all individuals involved have been apprehended.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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Police then apprehended the 21-year-old suspect and noted an AK-style pistol and a Glock magazine in plain view.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, two Democratic senators introduced a congressional resolution seeking to halt further military strikes against drug trafficking vessels.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Post-production was halted for several months as the director balanced treatment with completing the film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dazzled by his older brother’s newfound status as a media sensation, Sheen decided to try acting, too, and was immediately enchanted by the cinematic qualities of being a celebrity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted raids at churches, homes and workplaces to swiftly arrest people deemed to be in the country without legal status.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
21 Sep. 2025
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It is built for speed —raids to seize high-value targets, precision strikes to cripple defenses, and, if ordered, to carry out the risky capture of strongman Nicolás Maduro and top regime officials, military analysts say.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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