Synonyms of captures

captures 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of capture

1

as in earns

to receive as return for effort

the movie's producers captured several awards for their work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earns
• wins
• reaps
• garners
• makes
• gains
• gets
• obtains
• lands
• secures
• attains
• acquires
• realizes
• draws
• carries
• procures
• achieves
• brings in
• comes by
• pulls down
• knocks down
• bags
• accomplishes
• scores
• accumulates
• recaptures
• occupies
• amasses
• nets
• regains
• catches
• grosses
• notches (up)
• clears
• takes over
• annexes
• picks up
• racks up
• reacquires
• remakes
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• gives
• pays
• forfeits
• grants
• accords
• yields
• parts (with)
• relinquishes
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

2

as in grabs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabs
• catches
• seizes
• snatches
• gets
• lands
• traps
• nabs
• snags
• grapples
• takes hold (of)
• hooks
• snaps (up)
• nets
• snares
• grasps
• raps
• holds
• bags
• nails
• corrals
• collars
• apprehends
• cops
• gloms
• secures
• detains
• nobbles
• clutches
• arrests
• kidnaps
• grips
• entraps
• rends
• abducts
• gloves
• ensnares
• corners
• enmeshes
• wrests
• entangles
• meshes
• ropes
• clasps
• fastens (on)
• latches (on or onto)
• lassos
• bays
• fists
• halters
• spirits (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• liberates
• frees
• releases
• discharges
• drops
• loosens
• unhands

captures

2 of 2

noun

plural of capture

as in prisoners

one that has been taken and held in confinement

a Spanish treasure ship was the most valuable capture ever taken by that privateer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prisoners
• captives
• internees
• convicts
• arrestees
• jailbirds
• coprisoners
• abductees
• kidnappees

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• captors
• guards
• keepers
• marshals
• custodians
• wardens
• guardians
• jailers
• kidnappers
• abductors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of captures

Verb

The result is a maximalist record that captures the wide-eyed, everything-at-once optimism of ’90s big beat. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026

The video captures the brakes being applied and the car veering left to attempt to swerve around the pedestrian, CHP said. — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

There are images by fashion photographer Tim Walker, who captures the essence of the Milan aesthetic, as well as pieces by other contemporary artists who engage with the history of the space and its place in contemporary Milan. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Pair pumpkins with ghosts, spiderwebs, candy corn, and more for a spooktacular set that captures all the fun of the season. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

This volume captures now-legendary stands by the likes of Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Elvin Jones and Bill Evans. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

The surveillance footage captures the confrontation but does not establish what led to the encounter. — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

The time-lapse portrait of Barbora Vránková, a three-time Czech figure skating champion, captures a pivotal period in her life between the ages of 15 and 18. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Video shared by the sheriff’s office captures the deputy confronting Wooten and repeatedly ordering him to take his hands out of his pockets, turn around and get on his knees. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

In practice, that means noticing signals no dashboard captures. — Tyson Gundersen, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Video of the service captures screams erupting inside the church as worshippers ran to his side and called for help. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Wickersham’s passion for sports captures the casual or uninitiated reader along with the hardcore fans and historians. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Surveillance video captures shooting at Pasadena gas station CBS News Baltimore obtained surveillance video showing a group of people gathered around a gas pump before a person pulls out a gun and fires shots. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Moreover, that $100 million plus projection captures just the store-level opportunity and excludes upside from Hoka’s nationwide online availability on Academy’s website, Matuszewski said. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Someone who knew MacDonald took screen captures of the videos, according to the complaint, and flagged them to authorities. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Footage captures Fusaro naked with Raymond while she was handcuffed to a bed. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

In darker environments, the aperture opens up to let in more light, which means that night mode captures will be faster with better quality, Apple says. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026