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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 measure captures a broader range of spending and adjusts for how consumers shift between products as prices change.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The work, published in Science, captures an intermediate structural state that appears during a transformation between two common crystal arrangements found in metals.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Scott Keiji Takeda, who plays Ta, Mei-Li’s reluctant inamorato, has a sumptuous voice that captures the hues of Richard Rodgers’ music.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In terms of expenditures, the study captures prescription drugs, special facilities, surgery and medical visits to doctors, hospitals and dentists.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

I am not strong enough to fight Fedu if he captures me, do you understand?

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray