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as in winning
to receive as return for effort
the movie's producers captured several awards for their work
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as in grabbing
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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Recent Examples of capturing
Holtville placed five wrestlers in the finals, with Anthony Strahm capturing the 120-pound title and Axel Gomez taking the 215 title.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Chloe Nelson ran the second leg while Emily ran the third in capturing Gold in the 200 Medley Relay.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2026
Biles dominated in Paris in 2024, capturing three gold medals and one silver.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 15 Feb. 2026
Afterward, as the home stood unguarded, reporters, photographers and others wandered the property, walking to the front door and capturing video of blood drops along the porch.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Photographers may also want to peruse our picks of the best cameras and lenses for capturing the post-sunset realm.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The campaign highlights an all-local cast of youth models, capturing the country’s vibrancy and beauty with Pacsun‘s latest styles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Summit has proposed capturing CO2 emissions from dozens of ethanol plants in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska, liquefying it under pressure and transporting it via the pipeline to North Dakota, to sequester it deep underground.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Photographer Flordalis Espinal shot her favorite looks and hairstyles from Day 1 of NYFW, capturing the joy and style across the city.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Chloe Nelson ran the second leg while Emily ran the third in capturing Gold in the 200 Medley Relay.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2026
Biles dominated in Paris in 2024, capturing three gold medals and one silver.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 15 Feb. 2026
Afterward, as the home stood unguarded, reporters, photographers and others wandered the property, walking to the front door and capturing video of blood drops along the porch.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Photographers may also want to peruse our picks of the best cameras and lenses for capturing the post-sunset realm.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The campaign highlights an all-local cast of youth models, capturing the country’s vibrancy and beauty with Pacsun‘s latest styles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Summit has proposed capturing CO2 emissions from dozens of ethanol plants in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska, liquefying it under pressure and transporting it via the pipeline to North Dakota, to sequester it deep underground.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Photographer Flordalis Espinal shot her favorite looks and hairstyles from Day 1 of NYFW, capturing the joy and style across the city.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capturing
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The pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hearing the faint sirens of the white police officers who have been monitoring the area for no real reason, Kid attempts to blend into the party by grabbing the mic of the bored DJ—played by Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton—to freestyle.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Or, Stein recommends grabbing a bed/mattress vacuum that is made specifically for the mattress.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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The announcement adds to a slate of MileagePlus changes that tie perks and earning power to credit-card relationships.—
Sri Taylor,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Now, Riyadh hosts music concerts, desert raves, and a store where non-Muslims earning more than $159,000 a year are allowed to buy alcohol.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Getting there involves chartering a plane or catching a flight or ferry from another island.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The attitude evidently was catching.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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So, Horse years in general are all about independence, with women gaining it in great strides.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other likely contenders in 2028 are gaining notoriety by holding the administration accountable in the present.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Federal agents recently descended on Georgia state election offices without warning, seizing equipment, records, and ballots.—
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Williams also said the warrant didn't specify what the agents were supposed to be seizing.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the end of the 19th century, the United States took the island by force and set up its own lucrative sugar colony, with mainland corporations controlling a significant share of production and reaping massive profits.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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From Bengaluru to Berlin, Boston to São Paulo, Shenzhen to Seoul, cities are reaping the benefits of establishing and supporting dynamic research and development (R&D) hubs.—
Abdulla Belhoul,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alongside Palasciano, speakers assailed the influx of Indian Americans, from accusing them of snatching the American Dream to criticizing their driving skills and even blaming them for traffic.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Guards shouting orders and snatching toys from small hands.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Capturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capturing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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