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
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Last December, the agency announced that 18,900 people had been apprehended in a single week.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
But You star’s tip, local police then apprehended the suspect and arrested them for burglary.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Phoenix police identified and apprehended Refugio Jimenez, 49, in connection with a shooting that killed Rashaad Johnson, 29, and sent a 32-year-old woman to the hospital.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
After the Crilley murder, Alcala was apprehended for the attack on Shapiro but only served 34 months behind bars for the crime.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
However, police did not say at the time whether anyone was apprehended.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The security checkpoint at which he was apprehended was located on the inner perimeter, controlled by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and could only be accessed by residents and those with official documentation, according to Sheriff Chad Bianco.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
When agents opened fire, the suspect who was later identified as 58-year-old Ryan Routh fled and was later apprehended by authorities.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Ahead of the election, polls showed increasing support among Latinos for tougher border enforcement following rising numbers of immigrants arriving at the border or apprehended.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Last December, the agency announced that 18,900 people had been apprehended in a single week.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
But You star’s tip, local police then apprehended the suspect and arrested them for burglary.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Phoenix police identified and apprehended Refugio Jimenez, 49, in connection with a shooting that killed Rashaad Johnson, 29, and sent a 32-year-old woman to the hospital.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
After the Crilley murder, Alcala was apprehended for the attack on Shapiro but only served 34 months behind bars for the crime.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
However, police did not say at the time whether anyone was apprehended.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The security checkpoint at which he was apprehended was located on the inner perimeter, controlled by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and could only be accessed by residents and those with official documentation, according to Sheriff Chad Bianco.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
When agents opened fire, the suspect who was later identified as 58-year-old Ryan Routh fled and was later apprehended by authorities.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The best thing wealth managers can do is to tailor philanthropic advice to accommodate these generational differences, ensuring that both younger and older investors feel understood and supported in their philanthropic endeavors.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Smith was arrested in May 2020 and was being held on $1 million bail.City News Service, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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According to police, officers responded to the Safeway in the 3100 block of Balfour Road and immediately arrested two of the juveniles.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Justice Department seized 41 of the web domains, according to the FBI affidavit, and also granted Microsoft control of 66 additional domains the company said were part of the same operation.Kevin Collier, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hamas continues to hold dozens of hostages seized on October 7th and has not released the bodies of 39 more who are believed to have died in captivity.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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Venom and a host of other symbiotes held captive at Area 51 manage to stop Knull’s army of monstrous alien Xenophages from acquiring the Codex.Richard Newby, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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New ceasefire push The escalation came as the United States pushed for a new effort to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, that would end the war and see the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held captive in Gaza as well as many Palestinians jailed by Israel.Nidal al-Mughrabi, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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The tangible and intangible costs of having goods detained at the border.Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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After King had the girl detained, McConico temporarily removed him from the bench for training.Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Once again, Milwaukee has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards as the third best big city in the United States.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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If whipping something up in the kitchen is your thing, a favorite dish left at the front door is also greatly appreciated!Andrea Kane, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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From October 22nd to yearend, the shares have appreciated by the same amount.Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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