REARREST Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of rearrest

as in arrest

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verb

as in to jail

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Recent Examples of rearrest

Noun

In January 2026, an appeals court reversed the decision that freed Khalil, which now opens the door for his rearrest. — Mikayla Price, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Khalil, who was taken from his apartment and spent more than 100 days without charge in ICE custody, now faces the looming possibility of rearrest and deportation to Algeria or Syria. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026

Verb

Biddings said Harvey detectives were instructed May 22 by the state’s attorney’s office to rearrest Chapman on her June 4 court date to upgrade her charges to felony battery. — Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 In a release Monday, CAIR-Texas welcomed the decision to rearrest Wolf. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 2 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for rearrest

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Noun

The familyâs legal team filed complaints targeting Iranian officials who bankrolled Hamas, slamming the ICC for double standards and demanding arrest warrants for the regime bosses backing the atrocity.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Watt joined play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson after Tony Romo went on leave following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrest

Verb

Taylor, who reportedly bought his aristocratic title on the internet, was jailed for three years for selling a fake painting by the British artist Lowry through auction house Bonhams.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Other Americans, including some with serious illnesses, remain jailed in Russia.

— Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of jail

Noun

Douglas detailed his volatile relationship with his late father, Kirk Douglas, his son Cameron’s addiction and imprisonment, and the Stage 4 cancer diagnosis that forced him to confront his own mortality.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
For decades, Florida lawmakers have demanded investigations, indictments and imprisonment for the Cuban leadership involved.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of imprisonment

Noun

During her incarceration, Runa stopped eating and after her release, she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Some of those lawmakers also want structural shifts in the country’s penal system, drawing inspiration from the mass-incarceration model of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, if Bolsonaro wins and wants to spend funds toward that end.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of incarceration

Verb

Essghir was ordered detained until his next hearing, while Abdulkarim, who attended court in a wheelchair, was granted bail.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
One night, following the filming of an elevator scene, officers came to Hamid’s home intending to detain me.

— Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of detain

Noun

Some legal experts said prolonged detention occurs far too often, regardless of the suspect’s age.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Reporter covering religion, spirituality and meaning-making A 79-year-old Colorado pastor who lost 35 pounds and the strength to walk after being placed in immigration detention 13 months ago has been released by order of a federal magistrate judge.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of detention

Verb

Hubbard, 74, was imprisoned on what the State Department called false charges of fighting for Ukraine; fellow prisoners said he was tortured for being American.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
Barker makes the violation literal when Bear has sex with Nikki after discovering that his wish has effectively imprisoned her inside her own body.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

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