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 framing captures the intensity of the city but also its evasiveness—these cars are neither here nor there but on their way somewhere else, underscoring Hong Kong’s historical identity as a transit hub, an entrepôt, a place intended for people to pass through, not to stay in. —Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Moving quickly captures these early returns and will be important for developing institutional muscle from which other industries can eventually learn. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026

For something more relaxed yet equally immersive, Breeze Ocean Kitchen captures the spirit of coastal living — sunlit, social, and centered around the ocean’s bounty, with flavors inspired by Florida and the Caribbean. —Miami Herald, 1 May 2026

The ad captures Thurmond’s essence perfectly. —Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

Driven by memories of past dictatorships, this urgent reportage-style film captures a night of chaos and powerful, collective citizen resistance. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026

Though both engines were damaged, video taken from the ground captures the right engine having the most visible trouble. —James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026

As Harry, Northeast Minneapolis product Nick Dillenburg ably captures a man who worries his best days are behind him, while Ryan Hallahan brings a wise and wary air to Draco. —Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026

One TikTok video captures a group of students gathered at a classroom window observing the emergency response. —Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

Noun

Since then, snake captures have increased, while sightings of opossums, wood rats, and cotton mice have decreased. —Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

Overnight, the Ring 2 captures stats like disturbances, efficiency, and tranquility. —Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026

Dispatch audio captures chaos Audio from 911 dispatchers captured the terrifying moments when the victim made the call to police. —Ashley Paul, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Road cruising has resulted in more captures, but many of those snakes are hatchlings. —Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026

That image of her morning perfectly captures where Fisher is right now. —Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

Ring doorbell captures suspect demanding to know 'where's your daughter' in wild tirade. —FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Critically, 98% of the interviews in the April survey were completed before the announcement of a temporary cease-fire on April 7, meaning the data captures peak war panic — and may partially recover in the final May reading. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026

By centering the experience of individual characters, narrative storytelling captures what historical records and textbooks cannot. —Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026