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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
the movie's producers captured several awards for their work
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as in to grab
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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as in prisoner
one that has been taken and held in confinement
a Spanish treasure ship was the most valuable capture ever taken by that privateer
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Recent Examples of capture
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Freelance photographer Hayne Palmour IV captured the West Coast's largest annual Independence Day fireworks show, launching simultaneously from four barges on San Diego Bay.
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John Kelley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2026
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
This strategy ensures compliance and captures profit from the aftermarket.
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Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Verb
Amid the allure of international jet-setters, luxury aficionados, art enthusiasts, and avant-garde travelers, five-star Hôtel Lou Pinet offers a serene retreat that captures nostalgic charm and the essence of bohemian chic.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Freelance photographer Hayne Palmour IV captured the West Coast's largest annual Independence Day fireworks show, launching simultaneously from four barges on San Diego Bay.
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John Kelley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2026
Noun
Smith surrendered to the Philadelphia Police Department, the Marshals Service said hours after announcing Outen-Fleming's capture.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
This strategy ensures compliance and captures profit from the aftermarket.
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Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.
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Schieffelin, who played football last season because had used up his basketball eligibility, used his bulky frame to grab eight rebounds on an 11-point night.
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Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
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Alicent and Helaena will be held prisoner until Aemond is found and killed.
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The river has risen again and again, and in 1993, the Mississippi did not go over the levee, at first, but under it, burrowing a tunnel like a prisoner seeking freedom.
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Pediatric surgeons earn $450,810 a year, on average, as of 2024, according to federal data.
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Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
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One villager had been bitten and is being treated in hospital, while a dozen locals had formed a team to catch the snakes, the Hongxing report said.
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But the rally ended when Hernández’s liner up the middle landed in the glove of Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget, who just entered the game, catching Kyle Tucker off first base for a double play.
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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
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Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’.
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The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
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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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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share practical ways companies can reduce e-waste—and reap business benefits—through smarter operational decisions and more intentional technology management.
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But to reap the benefits of Florida’s low taxes, someone typically has to spend more than half the year in the state.
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“Capture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capture. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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