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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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
He was arrested in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in December 2024.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities have identified her and plan to make an arrest but she had not yet been taken into custody at the time of publication.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Yllescas was released on bond in connection with those charges and was arrested on March 23 in West Springfield by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with the Enforcement and Removal Operations division.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
He was arrested in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in December 2024.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
In an arrest report obtained by PEOPLE, police allege Le Lievre began dating the girl's mother in October 2023 and remained involved with each other until early January 2024.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities have identified her and plan to make an arrest but she had not yet been taken into custody at the time of publication.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrest
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Police said that officers seized a quantity of marijuana and a gun that was later found to have been stolen.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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How Jewish villas in the posh Grunewald area were bought up or seized by Nazi bigshots, but now belong to Russian oligarchs.—
John Powers,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees went a perfect 5-for-5 with ABS challenges in Monday’s 2-1 walk-off loss to the Mariners, but that didn’t stop Boone and company from barking at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite being so vocal, Cudi still retains a mystique quality that fascinates fans.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The deaths mark the second fatal incident in two days involving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, a peacekeeping force established in 1978 and which later monitored cessation of hostilities between the two nations.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Washington wants a complete cessation of Iran’s nuclear weapons program.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Police officials said the Bronx Warrant Squad was trying to apprehend Lucien Colon, 44.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Following a brief foot pursuit, officers apprehended him in the vicinity of the stabbing, authorities said.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Residents are asking a judge to halt the project and have taken the city to court as, through the Advisory Council for Legal and Ethical Oversight, a group made up of West Natomas residents.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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His mission — to halt his body’s natural response to time and gravity — includes numerous hours in the gym, intermittent fasting, red light therapy and swallowing over 100 supplements each day.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Designer Michael Rider knows that his job is not to tantalize the world with his ego, a tendency that has brought us countless collections of oversized, lumpy garments that are unrealistic for people to wear, but to enchant them with terrific clothes.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Grainy security video distributed by police after the raid appeared to show three people opening a museum door with a large crowbar, after which an explosion is seen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the most significant victory for Walmart is its successful raid on the high-income demographic.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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