as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
a captured American business executive held for ransom by insurgents
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
the movie's producers captured several awards for their work
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as in grabbed
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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Recent Examples of captured
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
The surprising results, captured in a TikTok video, went viral with almost 1 million likes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Piano music plays lightly and people mutter in the background having been captured on his camcorder.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In a touching moment, Trainor captured a video of her husband bursting into tears while reading a Rolling Stone article about her career.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The heaving sobs captured in the sequence were real.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The photograph was captured on September 19, 2024, and featured by the NASA Earth Observatory as its image of the day on December 21.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
She had been sentenced in absentia to 25 years in prison and was captured in 2010 and began serving her sentence.
—Tim Arango, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In video footage captured by a home surveillance system, a white sedan pulled up to a home, and at least one person was seen exiting the car, police confirmed.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
They were finally captured in Graham, Texas.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
The surprising results, captured in a TikTok video, went viral with almost 1 million likes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Piano music plays lightly and people mutter in the background having been captured on his camcorder.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In a touching moment, Trainor captured a video of her husband bursting into tears while reading a Rolling Stone article about her career.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The heaving sobs captured in the sequence were real.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The photograph was captured on September 19, 2024, and featured by the NASA Earth Observatory as its image of the day on December 21.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
She had been sentenced in absentia to 25 years in prison and was captured in 2010 and began serving her sentence.
—Tim Arango, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In video footage captured by a home surveillance system, a white sedan pulled up to a home, and at least one person was seen exiting the car, police confirmed.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captured
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Edwards has certainly earned this Christmas debut.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Queen, who splits his time between Orlando and Osceola in the G League, earned the start after providing a boost off the bench against the Heat.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neely had been shouting angrily at passengers on a subway train when Penny grabbed him from behind and restrained him in a chokehold for several minutes.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees went and grabbed Paul Goldschmidt in free agency.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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After Monday’s morning skate in Nationwide Arena, Patrik Laine of the Montreal Canadiens sounded off on his former club, the Columbus Blue Jackets, saying the organization wasn’t committed to winning and was caught in a vicious cycle of losing during his four seasons in Columbus.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Once the show goes wrong, no one wants to be caught in the rush for the exits.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Saying animals that live in an area where CWD was once detected are at as high a risk of contracting the disease as ones that gather in big groups in captive facilities or at artificial feed grounds can quickly lead to a collective feeling of overwhelm and even resignation.Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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This narrative would not only capture investors captive but also inspire consumers to root for their success.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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New England gained 379 yards and took an early 14-0 lead Sunday before running back James Cook brought Buffalo back.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mangione has gained both notoriety and support following the murder and his arrest.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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