as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
a line of arrested suspects waiting to be booked on a variety of charges
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as in seized
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up
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as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike
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Recent Examples of arrested
Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Known for his work on such TV series as That '70s Show, Men at Work, and The Ranch, Masterson, 48, was arrested in 2020 and charged with raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Ortiz’s girlfriend has not yet been arrested.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Kicked out by his posh Beverly Hills parents, Cochran is arrested for trying to steal a car, leading him to join the youth squad under the direction of Captain Adam Greer (Tige Andrews).
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
But on Saturday, a New York City police sergeant was arrested and charged with two counts of petty larceny after officials said she was caught shoplifting at a Target on Long Island.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
To Catch a Predator was a popular television show designed to hunt down child predators and lure them to a film set, where they would be interviewed and eventually arrested.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
The Ivy League graduate from a well-to-do family was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer at a McDonald's spotted him and alerted the restaurant.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
He was arrested on March 9, 2022, on charges including murder, the intentional homicide of an unborn child and arson.
—Emily Wichick Hourihane, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Mangione was arrested on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.
—Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Known for his work on such TV series as That '70s Show, Men at Work, and The Ranch, Masterson, 48, was arrested in 2020 and charged with raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Ortiz’s girlfriend has not yet been arrested.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Kicked out by his posh Beverly Hills parents, Cochran is arrested for trying to steal a car, leading him to join the youth squad under the direction of Captain Adam Greer (Tige Andrews).
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
But on Saturday, a New York City police sergeant was arrested and charged with two counts of petty larceny after officials said she was caught shoplifting at a Target on Long Island.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
To Catch a Predator was a popular television show designed to hunt down child predators and lure them to a film set, where they would be interviewed and eventually arrested.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
The Ivy League graduate from a well-to-do family was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer at a McDonald's spotted him and alerted the restaurant.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
He was arrested on March 9, 2022, on charges including murder, the intentional homicide of an unborn child and arson.
—Emily Wichick Hourihane, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrested
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Authorities seized 20 pounds of fentanyl in a drug bust Tuesday in the Bronx, with 10 people suffering minor injuries during the operation, the Daily News has learned.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Agents also seized roughly $420,000 in cash.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pop culture has been fascinated with revisiting the music and fashion of the late ’90s and early 2000s for much of the past year.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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What to know The six-day manhunt ended Monday when Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania after a McDonald's employee recognized him and alerted police.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, Luigi Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate whose Reddit account reveals a history of back pain, was apprehended and charged with his murder.Amy Feldman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hours later, a state judge in Seattle permanently halted the merger in Washington state.Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kroger’s plans to buy grocery rival Albertsons was halted by a federal judge.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift has enchanted fans again.Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The song radiates good energy and the late Mayfield’s vocals have enchanted so many in the past half-decade since its release.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Mother of Austin Tice sees hope for his release from Syria The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who was taken captive during a reporting trip to Syria in 2012, voiced hope on Sunday that upheaval in Syria will lead to freedom for her son.Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Carter’s approval rating was 31% in November 1980, when 52 Americans were held captive during the Iranian Hostage Crisis.Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was arrested on Monday morning after being recognized at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and was detained on weapons and forgery charges.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Authorities have released new photos of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at the McDonalds in Pennsylvania where he was detained.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Arrested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrested. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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