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

Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, captures the disgraced Theranos founder in the weeks leading up to her incarceration and then again two years into her current prison sentence. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

The storm’s bright white clouds appear in the loop as the satellite captures the moment of this morning’s sunrise. — Kate S. Petersen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

For Sullivan, one teenage girl’s plea captures both the urgency of that mission and the difficult road survivors face after investigators reach them. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker is the kind of bistro that perfectly captures the casual LA vibe while Cavatina is a more dressed up affair and perfect for date night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The footage obtained by CBS News was recorded by a person stationed on the ground at Camp Buehring, and captures the moments of impact and their explosive aftermath. — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

The campaign captures Paris through Lawrence’s perspective, furthering Frame’s ongoing campaign series that turns the lens on the personal worlds of those who wear the brand. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Sarah Walker of Seattle Times captures why the category has taken off. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Noun

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

This is why revenue per visitor captures total website monetization effectiveness better than conversion rate or average order value on their own. — Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

That said, at one point Eleanor captures Sofia giving Dunst a note about the scene where Marie Antoinette is upbraided by her ambassador (played by Steve Coogan) for paying more attention to sleeve lengths than a looming diplomatic crisis. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

But what the special undeniably captures is the spirit of unbridled creativity that has kept Adult Swim on the air for 25 years and counting. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026

Snap conveniently saves your most recent captures in a row at the bottom of the interface for easy access. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026