as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
an apprehended crime lord who can easily post the million-dollar bail
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in seized
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law
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Recent Examples of apprehended
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Mezzetti said the suspect was apprehended after other people intervened.
—Claire Bower, ABC News, 16 May 2026
She was apprehended there in August, months after she was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, and brought back to Texas.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 May 2026
She was apprehended at the border and detained until being deported again, less than two months from her due date.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The ex-roommate of former Cold as Life frontman Rodney Barger was apprehended in Panama nearly 33 years after the punk rock singer‘s shooting in Detroit.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Citing a letter from the school, CBS reported that the suspect was quickly apprehended by a security officer who was able to remove the gun.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Just two months ago, the brothers—18-year-old Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 15-year-old Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, and 12-year-old Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar—were apprehended by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with their parents, in nearby Edinburg.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Verb
Orjuela was apprehended while attempting to flush several hundred grams of fentanyl down a toilet, court records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Mezzetti said the suspect was apprehended after other people intervened.
—Claire Bower, ABC News, 16 May 2026
She was apprehended there in August, months after she was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, and brought back to Texas.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 May 2026
She was apprehended at the border and detained until being deported again, less than two months from her due date.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The ex-roommate of former Cold as Life frontman Rodney Barger was apprehended in Panama nearly 33 years after the punk rock singer‘s shooting in Detroit.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Citing a letter from the school, CBS reported that the suspect was quickly apprehended by a security officer who was able to remove the gun.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In its ruling, the court found that, pursuant to federal immigration law, only recent immigrants apprehended at the border or a point of entry — such as an airport — can be categorically denied bond.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Just two months ago, the brothers—18-year-old Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 15-year-old Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, and 12-year-old Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar—were apprehended by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with their parents, in nearby Edinburg.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehended
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Police said Suarez was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter, three counts of vehicular manslaughter, two counts of vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Jessica Moncallo, 30, was arrested and booked into the Dawson County Jail on May 11 in connection with a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old driver on April 15 on County Road 18, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a press release on Tuesday, May 12.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Being such a fan of books, the 24-year-old actor knew just how dedicated the fanbase for his new Prime Video series Off Campus would be.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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So when Morgan didn’t show up for the early shift one morning, her co-workers knew something was wrong.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The tension spilled into election issues, including accusations that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized ballots in a voter‑fraud investigation, now at the center of a legal fight with the state attorney general.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Zambian reserve rewilds captive lions Two lions born in captivity are preparing for life in the wild on the vast Lolelunga Private Reserve in Zambia.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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To avoid billions in losses, Japan is effectively using Southeast Asia as a captive market for excess supply.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The suspect tried to flee the scene but was stopped and detained by civilians, fire officials told The Times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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On Saturday, police spokesperson Ayanlade Olayinka told the AP that three gunmen were detained in connection with the Oyo attack, which took place in the Oriire area, about 220 kilometers (135 miles) from the city of Lagos.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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“Apprehended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehended. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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