1
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
The odds are stacked against independent and specialty films capturing audience attention.
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
In 2021, after homing in on wet processing as a major hot spot, Kering purchased the first 15 of PlanetCare’s commercial microfiber filters, capable of capturing 90 percent of shed strands, to install in several knitwear facilities in Italy.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Democrats have for the first time in more than a decade have a chance at capturing control of the state Senate and are eyeing districts like Rodriguez's in the Assembly.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
What’s even more troubling is that this trend has been on the rise over the past decade, with the richest 1% capturing nearly two-thirds of all wealth created since 2020 (estimated at approx.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The doc shares incredible archival footage of Above & Beyond in its early years along with footage capturing the group’s meticulousness in the studio.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Photographers interested in capturing the full moon should read our guide to imaging Earth's natural satellite, while those looking to upgrade their gear should check out our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Her subsequent work includes Futura (2021), a collaborative documentary capturing the views of Italian teenagers, and La Chimera (2023), which follows a group of grave robbers dealing in Etruscan antiquities.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Ohtani went on to win the World Series with the Dodgers in his first season, capturing the National League MVP as well, without even pitching.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
In 2021, after homing in on wet processing as a major hot spot, Kering purchased the first 15 of PlanetCare’s commercial microfiber filters, capable of capturing 90 percent of shed strands, to install in several knitwear facilities in Italy.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Democrats have for the first time in more than a decade have a chance at capturing control of the state Senate and are eyeing districts like Rodriguez's in the Assembly.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
What’s even more troubling is that this trend has been on the rise over the past decade, with the richest 1% capturing nearly two-thirds of all wealth created since 2020 (estimated at approx.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The doc shares incredible archival footage of Above & Beyond in its early years along with footage capturing the group’s meticulousness in the studio.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Photographers interested in capturing the full moon should read our guide to imaging Earth's natural satellite, while those looking to upgrade their gear should check out our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Her subsequent work includes Futura (2021), a collaborative documentary capturing the views of Italian teenagers, and La Chimera (2023), which follows a group of grave robbers dealing in Etruscan antiquities.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Ohtani went on to win the World Series with the Dodgers in his first season, capturing the National League MVP as well, without even pitching.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capturing
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The title-winning standard has been lower in recent years; City won it with 86, 93, 89 and 91 points between 2020-21 and 2023-24 and Liverpool with 84 points last season, but some of those totals give a false impression.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Get tech-smarter on your schedule Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Through the air, their pass-catching group is one of the worst in the playoffs.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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At Oklahoma, Livingstone will be catching passes from John Mateer, who completed 62% of his passes for 2,885 yards in 2025, accumulating 14 touchdown passes to go with 11 interceptions.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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A week after a 27-10 road win at Syracuse, North Carolina turned in a dreadful first half against Stanford (3-7, 2-5 ACC), gaining only 47 total yards on its way to a 3-3 halftime tie.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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But seizing current oil production is one thing; overhauling Venezuela's entire oil industry would be another.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump has occasionally discussed seizing Greenland since his first term but few initially took his threats seriously.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That steady push of Ralph Lauren into the consumer consciousness is reaping other rewards and more exposure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Capturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capturing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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