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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in to arrest
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 apprehend
In fiscal 2024, which ended in September this year, 103 people on the terrorist watch list were apprehended by Border Patrol.
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Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
The Maryland native was apprehended by authorities in Altoona, Pa., on Dec. 9, five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in Manhattan.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Stanford is accused of firing his weapon while trying to apprehend a man accused of triple homicide in Warren County, according to information from authorities.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
One of two suspects in a Pennsylvania home invasion shooting that left a young man dead and his mother critically wounded has been apprehended, authorities announced.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
The Maryland native was apprehended by authorities in Altoona, Pa., on Dec. 9, five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in Manhattan.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Stanford is accused of firing his weapon while trying to apprehend a man accused of triple homicide in Warren County, according to information from authorities.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
One of two suspects in a Pennsylvania home invasion shooting that left a young man dead and his mother critically wounded has been apprehended, authorities announced.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, the three ghosts could be used to help folks better understand heart disease risk and the very real danger that lurks hidden beneath the surface.Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, to help households adopt cleaner heating and cooling, state and federal incentives need to be coordinated and contractors need to understand all the incentives available.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Of course, the Maldives has long been regarded as ground zero for the most visually arresting waterscapes and over-the-top luxury accommodations.Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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The legislation increases penalties for repeat offenders, creates additional ways to prosecute crimes as felonies and allows the police to arrest people suspected of retail theft with probable cause, even if officers did not witness the crime.Kate Selig, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, because there's almost always somebody there who will know what the heck is going on.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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This makes sure everyone knows exactly what to expect from day one.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Iranians seized our embassy in Teheran and imprisoned diplomats for over a year.Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy Carter Library One of Carter's most enduring foreign policy legacies was his decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China at the start of 1979 —– nearly 30 years after the Communist Party seized power.John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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This transparency aids employees in comprehending the benefits of the new system and proactively addresses any potential concerns by mitigating uncertainty and resistance.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some of the most striking counterexamples involve individuals unable to produce or comprehend language.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds were detained and more than 100 treated for injuries.Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione has been detained at the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon in Pennsylvania since he was denied bail late Monday.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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As a result, men are the default for everything from calculating drug doses to recognizing heart attack symptoms to designing and testing car safety features.Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Well, today she is recognized as the Co-Founder/CEO of HIO, delivering innovative conversational AI solutions to Property Managers at multifamily properties.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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If Moscow’s threats worked against the alliance-friendly President Joe Biden, then Pyongyang’s will very likely restrain the nationalist, transactional Trump.Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Thompson threw Herro to the ground by his jersey with just 36 seconds left in the game, and multiple people — including Houston coach Ime Udoka — had to be restrained in the ensuing fracas.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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