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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
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Powered by a mellow-yet rhythmic Afrobeats tune, the cheeky track finds Miko lusting over a stripper in this seductive narrative that captures an undeniable connection between the two.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The province was the first in North America to adopt an Extended Producer Responsibility system and now captures and recycles more than 80 percent of the packaging that enters its markets.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
One programming gambit that captures more attention in the current era is news commentary and partisan presentation.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Is there a moment on this tour, specifically, that really captures that evolution?
—Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
His column captures his mom's spirit and the pain of losing a loved one.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The work captures life between Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples, where the ground shakes periodically and the fumaroles of the Phlegraean Fields taint the air.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Fall Leaves is the fragrance that captures the whole season in a single whiff.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
This charming short captures everyday routines with wit and warmth, revealing how small moments quietly shape our lives.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
GoPro says this camera has its most advanced stabilization system on board for smooth captures.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
And then a couple weeks later, Paul sealed the deal with several of his own Green Ghost captures.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
For roles that demand constant context switching, voice AI captures inputs across touchpoints and synthesizes them into formats teams can act on immediately.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The intimacy of his quick, typically posed captures stands apart from the images on the wires during each fashion season.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the drama covers both of Zende’s captures of Sobhraj.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The hour-long audio recording captures dispatchers, police officers and other first responders coordinating a large-scale emergency response after gunfire erupted during a morning church service.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
That dual identity—elegant dress watch with motorsport DNA—captures Ferrier’s unique perspective as both racer and artisan.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Powered by a mellow-yet rhythmic Afrobeats tune, the cheeky track finds Miko lusting over a stripper in this seductive narrative that captures an undeniable connection between the two.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The province was the first in North America to adopt an Extended Producer Responsibility system and now captures and recycles more than 80 percent of the packaging that enters its markets.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
One programming gambit that captures more attention in the current era is news commentary and partisan presentation.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Is there a moment on this tour, specifically, that really captures that evolution?
—Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
His column captures his mom's spirit and the pain of losing a loved one.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The work captures life between Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples, where the ground shakes periodically and the fumaroles of the Phlegraean Fields taint the air.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Fall Leaves is the fragrance that captures the whole season in a single whiff.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
In the end, Open Group’s tragic karaoke tune captures fear, longing, suspense, despair, loss, destruction, displacement, awaiting of news, disappointment in diplomatic solutions, the ecological and human toll of it all.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
This charming short captures everyday routines with wit and warmth, revealing how small moments quietly shape our lives.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
GoPro says this camera has its most advanced stabilization system on board for smooth captures.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
And then a couple weeks later, Paul sealed the deal with several of his own Green Ghost captures.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
For roles that demand constant context switching, voice AI captures inputs across touchpoints and synthesizes them into formats teams can act on immediately.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The intimacy of his quick, typically posed captures stands apart from the images on the wires during each fashion season.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the drama covers both of Zende’s captures of Sobhraj.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The hour-long audio recording captures dispatchers, police officers and other first responders coordinating a large-scale emergency response after gunfire erupted during a morning church service.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captures
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But Indy commands the screen and earns his spot as a leader of the 2025 spooky season.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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When virtual particle pairs pop into existence at the edge of black holes, sometimes the black hole’s gravity grabs one partner while the other escapes.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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In return, Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of the territory, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow an influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Iran reportedly executed six prisoners Saturday who the regime claimed carried out deadly attacks in the country’s oil-rich southwest on behalf of Israel, marking the latest surge in executions that rights groups say have reached levels unseen in decades.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Vince spoke on how his game centered around his competition wins and being able to do successful damage control.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Werewolf American Pub invites fans to watch with game sound on, free shots every time the Padres scores and $2 house beers for an hour after the game if the team wins.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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From this point of view, Xidan Books may seem to suffer from comparison with the Zhongshuge chain, whose outlets are drawing increasing numbers of Beijing readers thanks to interior design that catches the eye and spurs a desire to linger at length.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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But there are specific pointers for ensuring your trap catches the intruder.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victor reaps hard-to-come-by rewards in an unwelcoming, militarized land.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Against her will, Fadia becomes trapped in an asylum while her cousin seizes her inheritance, depriving her of even her right to grieve.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Amelia Mitcham seizes opportunity to help her neighborhood A local investor has renovated a former tavern in Milwaukee's Merrill Park neighborhood.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But live content still garners the biggest ratings, which includes late-night talk shows.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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When the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship comes to the Twin Cities in December, not many will know that more than 50 years ago, a diminutive former Gophers hockey player was a catalyst in the establishment of the tournament that now garners worldwide media attention.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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