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as in to seize
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up
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2
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike
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as in arrestment
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
there have been only two arrests for driving while intoxicated in the county in the last six months
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
"hemostasis" is the technical term for arrest of bleeding
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Recent Examples of arrest
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The owner of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic was arrested last week and charged with involuntary homicide over the tragic roof collapse on April 8 where 235 people died and nearly 200 more were injured.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 June 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Earlier this month, an ICE investigator estimated that there are 20,000 immigrants living without legal status in Puerto Rico, while NPR stated that nearly 500 immigrant arrests — 75 percent of which were Dominican nationals — have been made since President Trump returned to office.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 June 2025
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Verb
Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was arrested Sunday night after an intense manhunt and faces both state and federal murder charges, including multiple counts of murder and stalking.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The owner of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic was arrested last week and charged with involuntary homicide over the tragic roof collapse on April 8 where 235 people died and nearly 200 more were injured.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 June 2025
Noun
Under the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up arrests across the country.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Earlier this month, an ICE investigator estimated that there are 20,000 immigrants living without legal status in Puerto Rico, while NPR stated that nearly 500 immigrant arrests — 75 percent of which were Dominican nationals — have been made since President Trump returned to office.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrest
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Creators are making money via social media and e-commerce platforms every day, so there’s no reason why freelancers can’t seize the opportunity as well.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The Astros did not seize it, bypassing infielder Brice Matthews in favor of journeymen veterans Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Back in 2020, Dr. Ryan Watkins was disciplined over a 2016 incident in which a 54-year-old man’s heart stopped after Watkins put him under anesthesia during a dental procedure.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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The only way to stop that is for the Texas Supreme Court to do what is did here, which was to render a corrective opinion.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Reddit users were fascinated by the strange-but-smart hospitality hack, with one even inspired to turn it into a trivia question.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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He was apprehended by the District of Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Boelter was apprehended in Sibley County, about 50 miles away from Minneapolis, after a two-day manhunt authorities called the largest in the state's history.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Verb
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JetBlue Airways will halt service at Miami International Airport, the airline said on Saturday.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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However, Lucas’ poor first touch allows Caicedo to halt the attack.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Explore Tallulah Falls Cumberland Island Steeped in history, this enchanting Georgia barrier island feels suspended in time.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Bali Known for its beaches and spiritual atmosphere, Bali has long been enchanting travelers looking for solace.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Immigration enforcement actions, particularly since the raids in Los Angeles in early June, have led to speculation of raids in North Texas.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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But the heavy-handed nature of the ICE raids threw fuel on the fire—and the administration has used the crisis to vastly expand its power.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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