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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
the movie's producers captured several awards for their work
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of captures
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
That line, delivered by Parsons himself, captures the ethos of PXG.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Here, Seyfried captures the inner conflict of Ann Lee’s torment and trauma along with the ecstatic release of her religious practice.
—Mark Olsen, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Kicking yourself doesn’t really do any good, so the next best thing to do is find a worthy replacement that not only has a similar style, but also captures the same charm as grandma’s originals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The system captures a structure’s location-specific geomagnetic signature to generate accurate 2D and 3D maps through ION’s CMS (Content Management System).
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Speedskating is among those niche Olympic sports that captures the country’s attention for a week or two every four years.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Ross’ phone then captures the SUV accelerating down the street.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
As the frame widens, the pacing slows, and the Shakers’ movement pauses, what Fastvold captures is how, out of the expanse of America, the Shakers start to find structure.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Patrick Mahomes gifted other Kansas City Chiefs members a Hublot watch, some of which can retail for over $40,000, as well as a Full Swing KIT, an indoor golf practice tool that analyzes swings and captures replay videos that can be viewed from an app.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
David Szalay’s recent novel Flesh captures with unsparing accuracy the consciousness of an ordinary man in helpless decline.
—Kevin Power, The New York Review of Books, 25 Dec. 2025
Heat from fission warms the steel casing, and water flowing through external pipes captures that heat to drive a steam turbine.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
The result is a leadership pipeline that looks profoundly different from even a decade ago, and the 2025 Next to Lead list captures that shift in real time.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Footage captures dolphins, killer whales hunting together Footage captured by the scientists shows the two species hunting for salmon in proximity by synchronizing their movements.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
That means woody and warm top notes, with maybe a hint of vanilla for sweetness—Trudon’s Fir captures that ephemeral feeling perfectly.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
Throughout the movie chaptered like a stage play, Manners captures the two actresses’ rhythms organically with an insightful and mischievously British sense of humor.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
That line, delivered by Parsons himself, captures the ethos of PXG.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Here, Seyfried captures the inner conflict of Ann Lee’s torment and trauma along with the ecstatic release of her religious practice.
—Mark Olsen, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Kicking yourself doesn’t really do any good, so the next best thing to do is find a worthy replacement that not only has a similar style, but also captures the same charm as grandma’s originals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The system captures a structure’s location-specific geomagnetic signature to generate accurate 2D and 3D maps through ION’s CMS (Content Management System).
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Speedskating is among those niche Olympic sports that captures the country’s attention for a week or two every four years.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Ross’ phone then captures the SUV accelerating down the street.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
What Yelp’s ranking captures is how effectively the restaurant has scaled without losing its charm.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
As the frame widens, the pacing slows, and the Shakers’ movement pauses, what Fastvold captures is how, out of the expanse of America, the Shakers start to find structure.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Patrick Mahomes gifted other Kansas City Chiefs members a Hublot watch, some of which can retail for over $40,000, as well as a Full Swing KIT, an indoor golf practice tool that analyzes swings and captures replay videos that can be viewed from an app.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
David Szalay’s recent novel Flesh captures with unsparing accuracy the consciousness of an ordinary man in helpless decline.
—Kevin Power, The New York Review of Books, 25 Dec. 2025
Heat from fission warms the steel casing, and water flowing through external pipes captures that heat to drive a steam turbine.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
The result is a leadership pipeline that looks profoundly different from even a decade ago, and the 2025 Next to Lead list captures that shift in real time.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Footage captures dolphins, killer whales hunting together Footage captured by the scientists shows the two species hunting for salmon in proximity by synchronizing their movements.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
That means woody and warm top notes, with maybe a hint of vanilla for sweetness—Trudon’s Fir captures that ephemeral feeling perfectly.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captures
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Anyone who earns between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and hasn’t already signed up for CoveredCT is eligible for the special enrollment period and will receive enough state assistance to make up for all of their expiring federal assistance.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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The index’s current value of 108—as of December—means that the average family earns 108% of the income needed to qualify for a mortgage to buy the average home.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Weaver, a 6-foot-3 senior, is the energizer defender who grabs rebounds, gets dirty on the court and scores the occasional hustle basket.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the clip, Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Percy (Walker Scobell) are standing on the edge of the dance floor in what appears to be a school gymnasium when, all of a sudden, Annabeth takes a deep breath and grabs Percy’s hand, dragging him onto the dance floor.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Israel has released roughly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under the ceasefire deal, many of whom were seized by Israeli troops during the more than two-year war and held without being charged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Authorities said the prisoners were allowed to meet with close relatives before the executions were carried out.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In that gap, whoever supplies the simplest stable meaning wins the first round.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to the announcement, projects produced and overseen by Weaver account for more than 50 million album-equivalent units sold worldwide, more than 40 Grammy Award nominations, alongside Oscar and Golden Globe wins.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Sorcerer’s enormous rear wing catches the eye the most, which was a choice of the owner, who also wanted a front spoiler to make the car more track-focused.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands of people passing by each day.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although everyone reaps the benefits of a more reliable grid, local landowners might not see those as sufficient to compensate for the impacts of the line, the commission says.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Season 2 also seizes on an obvious opportunity.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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The team successfully seizes two tons of gold and apprehends the leader of the criminal network.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the advertising event of the year, the Super Bowl garners massive attention from both the media and the general public.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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As Sports Business Journal reported last year, the CBS rights deal accounts for more than 30 percent of the athletic budgets of West Point and the Naval Academy, and losing the exclusive window would be a major blow to the game, which garners millions of viewers each year.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Captures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captures. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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