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

Part of Ruggable's collaboration with Architectural Digest, the Ananda rug (designed by Hema Persad of ADPRO firm Sagrada Studio) captures the charm of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship while standing up to everyday kitchen life. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

Kate’s puff-sleeve shirt dress feels a touch more sophisticated than a traditional button-down silhouette, and this Amazon lookalike captures the same refined feel. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Inspired by the Alps of northern Italy, each of the six scents captures a moment, place or object from founder Ermenegildo Zegna’s life, preserving memory through fragrance. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

This thick, creamy and boozy blended milkshake was invented by Detroit bartender Jerome Adams at the Bayview Yacht Club in 1968 and captures the spirit of Detroit’s sailing scene, according to Laidlaw. — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

That captures one of the biggest obstacles to this way of thinking. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

But the one who best captures their return to the upper echelon of the National League? — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 7 July 2026

This $20 style captures that same vibe, and shoppers are all in. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Oatmeal Cookie is one of the more straightforward flavors, pairing oatmeal and vanilla frosting, while Saturday Morning Cartoons captures the more elusive feeling with a combination of fruity cereal and cream. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Noun

The footage from the print and its front-end leader resulted in 983 individual frame captures. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

This strategy ensures compliance and captures profit from the aftermarket. — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The titanium oxide captures ambient light, and converts it into an electrical current. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 June 2026

Meanwhile, Nvidia’s Rubin platform captures heat directly at the chip level. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

Agents have to upload in-depth floor plans and 3D visual captures of the entire home and surrounding lot with every possible piece of information. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 16 June 2026

Next, Kilpatrick turned the engineers’ attention to results from memory captures from the AMD Boot Loader. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026

Multiple screen captures and screen recordings shared by X users suggest that Cormier briefly shared images of the exchange on his account before erasing the post. — Rafe Bartholomew, New York Times, 15 June 2026

McKinsey's 2026 MarTech Report puts 20 to 50 percent of traditional search traffic at risk as AI captures decisions earlier in the buyer journey. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026