captures

NOUN

catching, forceful holding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing snatching sweep trapping trip winning

WEAK

hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run in taking captive taking into custody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release

STRONG

rise

WEAK

freeing liberalization

VERB

catch and forcefully hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend arrest catch conquer grab occupy pick up round up secure seize snatch take trap

STRONG

bag bust collar cop get hook land nab nail net overwhelm pinch prehend snare tumble

WEAK

gain control pull in put the cuffs on run in take captive take into custody take prisoner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be immune fail forfeit free give give up let go lose misunderstand offer receive release surrender yield

STRONG

liberate

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captures

An EEG captures patterns of electrical activity and oscillations across brain networks, creating what can be thought of as an electrical fingerprint of the brain.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

Connor believes that anyone can enjoy the show because “Heartstopper” simply captures the universality of “human beings being happy and being in love.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

In computing, Moore’s Law captures a dynamic of innovation driving exponential gains in chip performance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

Tom Mackay, president of Sony Music Vision, said: "Calvin Harris is one of the defining artists of dance music, and this performance captures a truly special moment in his career."

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

“Before the Maafa, whatever that is, captures us with the bone ships,” I finished.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia