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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

Example Sentences

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The list captures foreign-owned companies, as well as branches of foreign companies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

As a result, disgrace today depends less on the act itself and more on how long it captures public attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Here is a selection of our Weather Watchers' captures.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

CPI captures just out-of-pocket spending by households, while the PCE also includes indirect spending like employer-paid health care or government health programs.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

He captures my hand and turns his face in to my palm and kisses the center.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon