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
Whether a user is creating video for social channels, producing content for clients or capturing everyday moments, the new Premiere app will provide the same sort of tools that are already relied on by millions of content creators around the world.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The real challenge is to reinterpret those identities in a way that feels powerful, relevant and true to their legacy — while creating desire and capturing the attention also of new generations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Knowing a little about how your camera operates, getting creative and snapping shots early in the morning or at dusk will hopefully give you a start in capturing the beauty of fall this year.
—Mike De Sisti, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The 30-year-old big man has built an impressive NBA career, capturing nine All-Star selections, nine All-NBA honors, five All-Defensive honors and back-to-back MVP awards in 2019 and 2020.
—Gavin Groe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
However, capturing the fluid motion of human actions remains an uphill task to conquer for engineers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The real challenge is to reinterpret those identities in a way that feels powerful, relevant and true to their legacy — while creating desire and capturing the attention also of new generations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Knowing a little about how your camera operates, getting creative and snapping shots early in the morning or at dusk will hopefully give you a start in capturing the beauty of fall this year.
—Mike De Sisti, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The 30-year-old big man has built an impressive NBA career, capturing nine All-Star selections, nine All-NBA honors, five All-Defensive honors and back-to-back MVP awards in 2019 and 2020.
—Gavin Groe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
However, capturing the fluid motion of human actions remains an uphill task to conquer for engineers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capturing
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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More than a month after his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s music has largely slipped away from the Billboard charts following the headline-grabbing news that one of rock’s founding fathers had passed away.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the first half, Dwyer torched North Carolina for 92 yards while catching all seven of his targets.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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The last three Phillies starters in the four-game series that ended Sunday were lefties, and Baldwin started one of those games, with Sean Murphy catching the other two.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but has stated that its forces are fighting militants on the outskirts of Gaza City, destroying tunnels and militant infrastructure and seizing weapons.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tel Aviv — The Israeli security cabinet convened on Sunday to review plans for seizing control of Gaza City, as the government faces mounting international pressure and unprecedented domestic opposition, even from Israel’s own security leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When the Green Line train pulled into a station, Soria pushed Flores onto the train platform before snatching money out of the hands of a man and taking off running, FOX 32 Chicago reported.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just as Bay crashed the party in Chicago by snatching three points in their record attendance game, the Washington Spirit did the same to Bay, netting three unanswered goals in the first half.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Capturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capturing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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