rearresting

verb

present participle of rearrest
as in locking (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearresting
  1. running in
  2. confining
  3. pulling in
  4. jailing
  5. imprisoning
  6. committing
  7. incarcerating
  8. restraining
Verb
  • Phil Foden did not quite hit the ground running in pre-season, which does present an opportunity for Rayan Cherki to cement a place in the XI for the big kick-off.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Quintus is already running in production across a growing list of companies in different industries, including Alliance Consumer Group, JCI, Mativ, NCR and Zeus.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of running in
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  • Despite the unknowns confining the Delgado family to their house, Robinson says The Last House is at its heart an optimistic movie.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of confining
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  • Building out her support Raman secured what could be one of her most significant endorsements of the entire election cycle this week, pulling in the support of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The eligibility requirements are inclusive of non-Del-Monte growers because peach association dollars, which are made up of all members’ dues, are accessible for tree pulling in addition to USDA funds.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of pulling in
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  • When individuals and institutions have spoken out against policy toward Israel, the president has wielded the power of the state to attack them, withholding funding from universities and deporting and jailing protesters.
    — Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Critics say the 12-year rule of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has marked a crackdown on civil society and jailing of political opponents.
    — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2026
Definition of jailing
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  • The country’s remaining detention facilities are severely overcrowded while concerns have been raised about imprisoning gang members in parts of the country not currently under gang control.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ilham Aliyev continued his father’s dictatorial legacy, imprisoning his critics and enriching his family and cronies, while polishing his country’s image by hosting Formula One events and the Eurovision Song Contest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Definition of imprisoning
Verb
  • Fairview’s board thought hard before committing to such a costly venture, but had a dream, said Edie Kalin, president of the Odd Fellows Home of CT.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson matched the MLB record of 110 straight games without committing an error at the position.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of committing
Verb
  • The goal is to reduce violence, get people proper resources, and avoid the cycle of incarcerating people dealing with poverty, addiction, and mental health.
    — Scott Maucione, NPR, 27 July 2026
  • Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of incarcerating
Verb
  • One of the topics raised by Cullen is that Championship clubs need to find ways to boost income alongside restraining costs.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On the other side of the car, another ICE agent was restraining Salgado against the ground, handcuffing him.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of restraining
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“Rearresting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearresting. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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