as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
a captured American business executive held for ransom by insurgents
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
the movie's producers captured several awards for their work
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
captured the cat just as it was about to escape out the front door
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Recent Examples of captured
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Among the artists captured in the images are Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Domenic Biagini, who owns and operates Gone Whale Watching San Diego, captured footage of the massive group of dolphins, estimating that there were between 2,000 and 7,000 of the sea creatures swimming together.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
That November 2013 visit led to a weeklong FBI seizure in April 2014 that captured worldwide attention as people questioned how and why a nonagenarian Hoosier, considered a pillar of his community, hoarded cultural treasures for so long while evading the law.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
With all precincts reporting, Higgins had captured nearly 36% of the vote, with González coming in second at more than 19%.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Video captured the moment the plane -- loaded up with thousands of gallons of fuel for a long-distance flight to Hawaii -- crashed, resulting in a large fireball.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Footage captured on the ground showed just how quickly the low-lying farmlands were submerged by rainwater.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Exit polls showed Trump gained a slightly larger share of the electorate of those earning less than $50,000 than then-Vice President Kamala Harris did and captured a majority of voters who have never earned a college degree.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.
—Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Among the artists captured in the images are Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Domenic Biagini, who owns and operates Gone Whale Watching San Diego, captured footage of the massive group of dolphins, estimating that there were between 2,000 and 7,000 of the sea creatures swimming together.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
That November 2013 visit led to a weeklong FBI seizure in April 2014 that captured worldwide attention as people questioned how and why a nonagenarian Hoosier, considered a pillar of his community, hoarded cultural treasures for so long while evading the law.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
With all precincts reporting, Higgins had captured nearly 36% of the vote, with González coming in second at more than 19%.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Video captured the moment the plane -- loaded up with thousands of gallons of fuel for a long-distance flight to Hawaii -- crashed, resulting in a large fireball.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Footage captured on the ground showed just how quickly the low-lying farmlands were submerged by rainwater.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Exit polls showed Trump gained a slightly larger share of the electorate of those earning less than $50,000 than then-Vice President Kamala Harris did and captured a majority of voters who have never earned a college degree.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captured
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shakarna grabbed her medication and headed to try to reach her, fearing for her life.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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But like de Blasio did 12 years earlier, Mamdani identified the growing crisis of unaffordability as the city's most pressing problem and grabbed attention − especially from the young and online − by promising to address it.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s decision to commute Santos’ sentence came after multiple friends and allies of the imprisoned ex-politician made appeals for his clemency, a senior White House official told NBC News on Friday evening.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Police previously said a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan crashed on the I-30 service road and caught fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Time captive within the grand edifices of the past, parading on the stage of memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Much of the film’s drama then ensues inside Teddy and Don’s basement like a pseudo chamber piece as captor and captive face off in a battle of wits, logic and strange faith that blurs the lines between divisive politics, conspiracy and cosmic truth.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Craig Barritt—2024 Getty Images The Tisch family, whose fortune is gained from the Loews Corporation, has also been active during the mayoral election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Government security forces seized 1,764 tonnes of cocaine between August 2022 and November 2024, followed by a further 601 tonnes between January and August 2025.—
Gustavo Petro,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Captured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captured. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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