captures 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of capture

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

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Recent Examples of captures
Verb
Cola Addict captures that fizzy first sip with zippy lemon and lime, spicy ginger, and a kick of cinnamon that almost mimics the tingle of carbonation. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 In revisiting Parks’ time with Life magazine during the 1950s through the 1970s, the exhibition captures the unequivocal truth of the enduring struggle for equality and the perseverance of Black American life. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The company is developing a specialized fiber that captures dissolved uranium as seawater flows across its surface. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 Traditional cuff monitoring captures only a handful of readings a week. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 In the digital asset market in particular, where the competitive landscape shifts rapidly, no model fully captures every variable. — Andrei Grachev, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Rooted in Vermont, the song captures the stark transitional period between autumn and winter while finding momentum inside uncertainty. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 The camera captures 48-megapixel photos and 4K video at 60 frames per second. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Ireland agonizingly captures the everyday indignities and legal roadblocks that survivors may encounter. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
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 The researchers analyzed monthly captures of LinkedIn with help from workforce data company Revelio Labs. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captures
Verb
  • The shop earns bonus points for throwing in complimentary doughnut holes which make an ideal midday treat with coffee.
    — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • My experience is that strong outreach earns nearly 25% positive responses, so content and volume matter.
    — Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ryan opens it, grabs a Diet Coke and asks one of his assistants to summon a cup of ice.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Paramount grabs a distribution fee and recovers its marketing and P&A costs from ticket sales before sharing the remaining profits with Miramax.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Several prisoners’ rights groups then asked to join his legal fight and expand it.
    — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While waiting for the prisoners to emerge out of the federal courthouse elevators, attorneys were seen searching online to quickly familiarize themselves with the case, which has already led to four convictions in May.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Walter Hagen wins his third straight and fourth overall PGA Championship.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Whoever wins the Wild Card series will get to play another AL East team, the Rays, in the ALDS.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The open-air lobby catches the island's ever-present breeze and looks out over all 12 acres of the beachfront property, where bridges cross a freshwater lagoon loaded with koi, cascading waterfalls, and tropical birds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Knights pulled off a remarkable comeback Friday night against Homewood-Flossmoor, trailing 27-10 with under 10 minutes to go and rallying for a 38-27 victory behind two TD catches from junior tight end Desmond Gill.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When customers can see their own input shaping the brand in real time, the company reaps the benefit.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Opponents also rallied around the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that come with full membership.
    — Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Wilson, meanwhile, seizes on the opening to play teacher’s pet.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Obreht is a writer who doesn’t rush into easy patterns of storytelling but seizes control from the jump.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • All the while, #witchtok garners millions of posts, and there’s no shortage of flash sales for love spells – or curses.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Cook followed in Jobs' footsteps, taking the stage for every major Apple product launch, which garners headlines and millions of viewers around the world.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Captures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captures. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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