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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Against the backdrop of the city's elegant architecture, Lopez floated through the evening in a voluminous butter yellow gown that captured two of fashion's current obsessions.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026
However, marine biologists at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa recently captured videos revealing not one, but two goblin sharks swimming in their native habitats.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Built for an era obsessed with speed, spectacle, and possibility, the song captured a World Cup looking firmly toward the future rather than reflecting on the past.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Damiani’s artisans captured the moment when the wave, having reached its crest, begins its descent toward the shore.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In a video captured and shared via Storyful, fisherman Elliot Sudal spent roughly 40 minutes battling a shark from the shore on June 7.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
In late April, the Mexican military captured one of the CJNG's top leaders in the northwest of the country, two months after the cartel's leader was killed.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Yung-Shin Kung said that CTAs had captured the rally in precious metals, primarily silver and gold, at the beginning of the year, before switching to industrial metals that are poised to benefit from AI infrastructure investment and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Verb
Fusaro said investigators are interested in any activity captured in or around the apartment complex, particularly that involving suspicious vehicles or individuals.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Against the backdrop of the city's elegant architecture, Lopez floated through the evening in a voluminous butter yellow gown that captured two of fashion's current obsessions.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026
However, marine biologists at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa recently captured videos revealing not one, but two goblin sharks swimming in their native habitats.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Built for an era obsessed with speed, spectacle, and possibility, the song captured a World Cup looking firmly toward the future rather than reflecting on the past.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Damiani’s artisans captured the moment when the wave, having reached its crest, begins its descent toward the shore.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In a video captured and shared via Storyful, fisherman Elliot Sudal spent roughly 40 minutes battling a shark from the shore on June 7.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
In late April, the Mexican military captured one of the CJNG's top leaders in the northwest of the country, two months after the cartel's leader was killed.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Yung-Shin Kung said that CTAs had captured the rally in precious metals, primarily silver and gold, at the beginning of the year, before switching to industrial metals that are poised to benefit from AI infrastructure investment and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captured
Adjective
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The modern field of bioethics emerged from the 1947 Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial, where Nazi physicians were prosecuted for conducting brutal medical experiments on imprisoned people.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Grant Taylor earned his second save by striking out the side in the ninth inning as the White Sox evened the three-game series with Philadelphia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Staged at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, the musical is in its third run on Broadway — and earned 11 Tony nominations, including for best revival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench, Erica Wheeler scored 10 and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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During similar unrest last year, several officers were abducted and tortured after being taken captive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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In recent years, Japan has experienced unprecedented heat, with the increasingly brutal summers taking a toll on captive animals.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Wolves won Game 6, 3-2, and Game 7, 4-3, in enemy territory to advance to the 2026 Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Running back Jonathon Brooks, who is returning from back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, caught a pass across the middle from Young and blazed down the field through traffic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The Knicks trailed, 81-52, when Wembanyama’s elbow caught Towns in the chin, resulting in a flagrant foul.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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On many mornings, shackled migrants plead guilty to military trespass charges rather than remain jailed awaiting trial.—
Agnel Philip,
ProPublica,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This will be only the second appearance ever for the nation that gained independence in 1960.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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“Captured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captured. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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