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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
Video, including some posted on X, capturing the aftermath of several attacks as waves of strikes target the regime’s military, defenses and, increasingly, the oil facilities.
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ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Chaos erupted in Washington Square Park in Manhattan as a vigil mourning the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei descended into violence Friday, with video capturing a man being pummeled to the ground while attempting to tear down a poster of the late Iranian leader.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
By capturing organisms in extraordinary detail, resources like Antscan create a permanent, high-resolution record of life’s architecture—an anatomical time capsule that can be queried and revisited long after fragile specimens degrade or wild populations vanish.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
The camera system capturing every frame of the track, cars and drivers is extensive.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
As ever, the documentary crew were out in force at Loftus Road, capturing a win that will surely feature prominently when the new series airs in the spring.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
His name is Dobby and his four ears are capturing hearts online.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Reggie recalled capturing the moment John and Carolyn left the church in a 2021 interview with Vanity Fair.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Chaos erupted in Washington Square Park in Manhattan as a vigil mourning the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei descended into violence Friday, with video capturing a man being pummeled to the ground while attempting to tear down a poster of the late Iranian leader.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
By capturing organisms in extraordinary detail, resources like Antscan create a permanent, high-resolution record of life’s architecture—an anatomical time capsule that can be queried and revisited long after fragile specimens degrade or wild populations vanish.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
The camera system capturing every frame of the track, cars and drivers is extensive.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
As ever, the documentary crew were out in force at Loftus Road, capturing a win that will surely feature prominently when the new series airs in the spring.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
His name is Dobby and his four ears are capturing hearts online.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Reggie recalled capturing the moment John and Carolyn left the church in a 2021 interview with Vanity Fair.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capturing
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Some Republicans are worried about Paxton’s chances in a general election as the GOP tries to keep control of the Senate in November, and worry that money will need to be spent in Texas that could otherwise go toward winning battleground states, according to Politico.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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The average family of four earning $95,000 would save roughly $6,000.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sac State women aim to surprise The Sac State women made history in 2023 in winning its first Big Sky Conference Tournament, thus earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament bid, doing so under coach Mark Campbell in his second and final season with the program.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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In his third season as starter, Maiava won’t have the benefit of one of college football’s best pass-catching pairs at his disposal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Besides not developing cancer, bats also resist catching infections, such as COVID, from other animals.—
Milly Dawson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Exclusive restaurant memberships, gyms, creative spaces, social clubs and more are gaining more popularity as consumers search for ways to build community outside of their houses and offices.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine accused Hungary’s pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Just because Bryon wants to curb the spread of The Beauty doesn’t mean those reaping the financial benefits, including his son Tig, are similarly eager to throw in the towel.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bold transfer decisions from summer 2025 are reaping dividends now.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Experience the depuffing, face-snatching effects with this Sacheu option that’s currently on sale.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The previous epic adventures entail the unexpected evolutions and missteps of humans terraforming beyond Earth, from massive sentient spiders named after Shakespearean characters to a body-snatching Nodal entity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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