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Definitions

under arrest

ADJECTIVE
arrested
Synonyms
STRONGEST
jailed seized
ADJECTIVE
booked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charged jailed
STRONG
imprisoned
WEAK
locked up taken into custody
Antonyms
WEAK
free liberated
ADJECTIVE
caught
Synonyms
STRONG
arrested captured entangled seized
ADJECTIVE
jailed
Synonyms
STRONG
incarcerated
WEAK
captive in jail

Example Sentences

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While under arrest on charges unrelated to Cynthia’s case, Hardee asked to speak with Ford.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The boat had a crew of 11 and its 47-year-old skipper was placed under arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The judiciary's Mizan news agency confirmed that Mohammadi was under arrest but added that "no final and enforceable sentence has been handed down to him".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Rahman said she was never told she was under arrest or charged with a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The big white guy stepped backward, out of the circle, holding his hands up like he was under arrest.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon