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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
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026
By blending multiple agave varieties, Reina captures a wider spectrum of flavor than any single-varietal bottle could reach.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The team discovered that carbon dioxide initially captures calcium released during cement dissolution.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
There is no single solution that fully captures the deep sense of loss suffered 10 years ago, or the ongoing story of recovery in Orlando today.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
The Nlife Peplum Top captures that same elegant essence, but at just $27—a steal compared to the original look.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The format captures loads of dynamic range but also picks up a lot of background noise.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
On their website, a statement captures their philosophy.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
New Atlas, 8 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
That framing — nutrition as part of the experience rather than something to negotiate over — captures where family food is heading in 2026.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Using June through August captures peak heat much more accurately.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Hansen became a phenomenon, which Primetime captures.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Those landings and captures are a core plan of the reusability of the Starship system, and SpaceX has already captured Super Heavy on its Pad 1 several times.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The cinematographer Joachim Philippe keeps his camera close to Annie’s face and captures, as if from her point of view, the drunken partying and canoodling that seems to happen every evening.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
Verb
But the World Cup is the one event that captures the interest of the whole planet.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026
By blending multiple agave varieties, Reina captures a wider spectrum of flavor than any single-varietal bottle could reach.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The team discovered that carbon dioxide initially captures calcium released during cement dissolution.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
There is no single solution that fully captures the deep sense of loss suffered 10 years ago, or the ongoing story of recovery in Orlando today.
—Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
The Nlife Peplum Top captures that same elegant essence, but at just $27—a steal compared to the original look.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The format captures loads of dynamic range but also picks up a lot of background noise.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
On their website, a statement captures their philosophy.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Noun
For biopsy mode, a gripper captures and stores tissue samples for later analysis, potentially allowing doctors to perform biopsies in difficult-to-access locations.
—New Atlas, 8 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
That framing — nutrition as part of the experience rather than something to negotiate over — captures where family food is heading in 2026.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Using June through August captures peak heat much more accurately.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Hansen became a phenomenon, which Primetime captures.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Those landings and captures are a core plan of the reusability of the Starship system, and SpaceX has already captured Super Heavy on its Pad 1 several times.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The cinematographer Joachim Philippe keeps his camera close to Annie’s face and captures, as if from her point of view, the drunken partying and canoodling that seems to happen every evening.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captures
Verb
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For a system that increasingly decides who earns billions in market access, that is a strange thing to leave unwritten.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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No one earns their degree alone.—
Albert D. Mosley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Radke grabs a book and hands it to me.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The method of nitrogen hypoxia requires prisoners to breathe in the gas through an industrial-grade mask while strapped to a gurney and being deprived of oxygen.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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By Thursday afternoon, the court had not yet released a decision, said Naji Abbas, director of prisoners and detainees at the nonprofit group Physicians for Human Rights — Israel.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Anyone wins it, but not England.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Citation, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown with an eight-length victory over Better Self.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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And yes, their whiskey brand catches the cultural residue of that relationship with purpose.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson shakes free of a couple of defenders, including the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the league's Defensive Player of the Year, and catches the inbounds pass near midcourt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Brendan Shanahan surely reaps the rewards for forever believing in Marner and the Core Four and continues as team president into the present.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
Verb
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As Wembanyama garners worldwide attention, arriving right at Tatum and Silver’s New York doorstep in a moment that could change the sport, the NBA’s desire to expand hastens.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Unless one candidate garners more than 50% of the votes to outright win the seat, the top two vote-getters will move on to the November general election ballot.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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