as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
an apprehended crime lord who can easily post the million-dollar bail
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in seized
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law
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Recent Examples of apprehended
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Photos from the match showed multiple people being apprehended or escorted away by security during the bizarre stoppage.
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Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Chavez, 19, ran from the scene, but was later apprehended.
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Ciara McCarthy 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The sheriff’s office reports hundreds of arrests, dozens of fugitives apprehended and weapons recovered, along with declines in fare evasion and crime where deputies have been deployed.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
During a traffic stop, William Dorsey, a 52-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, was apprehended and taken to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The spectator is apprehended and arrested.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Earlier this year, two Serve Robotics machines were spotted blundering into the middle of a police incident while cops apprehended a man who appeared to be having a mental health crisis.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
24 June 2026
As of Thursday, police had not apprehended Sanchez-Munoz.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
Zaayer was immediately cornered by police and was apprehended after a brief standoff.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Photos from the match showed multiple people being apprehended or escorted away by security during the bizarre stoppage.
—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Chavez, 19, ran from the scene, but was later apprehended.
—
Ciara McCarthy 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The sheriff’s office reports hundreds of arrests, dozens of fugitives apprehended and weapons recovered, along with declines in fare evasion and crime where deputies have been deployed.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
During a traffic stop, William Dorsey, a 52-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, was apprehended and taken to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The spectator is apprehended and arrested.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Earlier this year, two Serve Robotics machines were spotted blundering into the middle of a police incident while cops apprehended a man who appeared to be having a mental health crisis.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
24 June 2026
As of Thursday, police had not apprehended Sanchez-Munoz.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
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Security is now understood as a personal risk structure, not merely a job title.
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There was briefly some concern earlier this year that Chestnut wouldn’t be able to participate in the 2026 competition after he was arrested for allegedly slapping a man in an Indiana bar.
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Authorities have arrested more than a half dozen people related in relation to Reflecting Pool damage, including former Olympian David Hearn, who was indicted last week on a felony of property destruction.
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Despite tighter restrictions on owning and maintaining elephants, nearly 400 animals are still captive in Kerala, out of about 2,500 across India.
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Unfortunately, a group of eastern kings pillage Sodom and Gomorrah and take Lot captive along with others.
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Filming wrapped in May 2025, and as early as the fall of that year, the studio and Gillespie knew the movie wasn’t working.
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At that point, Bobrovsky knew his seven-season run in South Florida, one that included winning a pair of Stanley Cups, was over.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
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Meanwhile, Russia’s military on Saturday claimed to have seized the city of Kostiantynivka, a key defensive hub in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region.
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On many mornings, shackled migrants plead guilty to military trespass charges rather than remain jailed awaiting trial.
Verb
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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