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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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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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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
Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Gaff was arrested by the Everett Police Department in May 2024 for the murder of Weaver.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
On Saturday afternoon, the victim arrived at his home on the 1800 block of Southwest 73rd Court Road to find Alejandro Orozco sleeping on his couch holding the resident’s firearm, an arrest affidavit by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said.
—Sofia Saric
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
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Verb
Arnold Day was 18 years old when he was arrested for the murder and attempted armed robbery of Jerrod Irving in 1991.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Gaff was arrested by the Everett Police Department in May 2024 for the murder of Weaver.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Noun
That puts the focus back on what guardrails exist before those leads support an arrest.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
On Saturday afternoon, the victim arrived at his home on the 1800 block of Southwest 73rd Court Road to find Alejandro Orozco sleeping on his couch holding the resident’s firearm, an arrest affidavit by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said.
—Sofia Saric
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrest
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Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Bianco obtained three search warrants and began seizing ballots in February, despite being ordered by Attorney General Rob Bonta to pause the investigation.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The flotilla boats were stopped around 90-100 miles from the Gaza coastline, according to the flotilla's website tracker.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The fawn-like icon, star of classics including Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, Two for the Road, Charade, Funny Face, and My Fair Lady, continues to fascinate even 33 years after her early death from a rare abdominal cancer.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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The idea of the ouroboros (a snake eating its tail) has always fascinated me.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Castro Searching for Cubans lost at sea Basulto founded Brothers to the Rescue in 1991 during a crushing economic crisis in Cuba following the fall of the Soviet Union and the cessation of subsidies to the communist island.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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These are intended to offer an appealing alternative smoking cessation product for adults who wish to quit.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The ex-roommate of former Cold as Life frontman Rodney Barger was apprehended in Panama nearly 33 years after the punk rock singer‘s shooting in Detroit.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Citing a letter from the school, CBS reported that the suspect was quickly apprehended by a security officer who was able to remove the gun.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The new honey-gold edition continues to use this innovation, which allows the tourbillon to be halted at any moment by an arresting spring, regardless of the position of the balance or cage, enabling precise, one-second time setting.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The land was dedicated as a park in 2008, but the Great Recession halted city spending on the project.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Artemis 2 enchanted the world in the beginning of April, when its crew of four astronauts flew a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Several other concerns were raised during the roughly three-hour hearing, including questions about how to best protect visitors and participants from federal immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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While those behind the recent maritime raids have yet to be identified, previous ship captures have often involved young Somalis from impoverished communities and armed extremists affiliated with global terror networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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