as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
a line of arrested suspects waiting to be booked on a variety of charges
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as in seized
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up
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as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike
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Recent Examples of arrested
Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
That man was arrested for battery on a police officer, according to the report.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Bernadel was arrested on April 1.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Police appealed for witnesses and said nobody has been arrested.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Aaron Alex, 26, of Dallas; Bronya Freeman, 24, of Dallas; and Jay Jones, 28, of Lancaster, were arrested March 22 after a five-month investigation, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Gisselle Pascual, 24, of South Boston, was arrested when police responded to the scene at 258 Old Colony Ave.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security said Saturday that two people were arrested for assaulting federal law enforcement, Reuters reported.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
When the interview ended, Marsha wasn't arrested.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
That man was arrested for battery on a police officer, according to the report.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Bernadel was arrested on April 1.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Police appealed for witnesses and said nobody has been arrested.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Aaron Alex, 26, of Dallas; Bronya Freeman, 24, of Dallas; and Jay Jones, 28, of Lancaster, were arrested March 22 after a five-month investigation, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Gisselle Pascual, 24, of South Boston, was arrested when police responded to the scene at 258 Old Colony Ave.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security said Saturday that two people were arrested for assaulting federal law enforcement, Reuters reported.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrested
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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
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In the play’s penultimate scene — one of the most gorgeous, daring and breathless in American theater, and all taking place in an imprisoned Gallimard’s imagination — Song strips for Gallimard, trying to force him to confront the truth.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Police said that officers seized a quantity of marijuana and a gun that was later found to have been stolen.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gangs have since seized control of much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading then-Prime Minister Ariel Henry to request international military support in 2022.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His words were underscored when police in Israel stopped Catholic leaders from celebrating a private Palm Sunday Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, built on the spot where Jesus was thought to have been crucified.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Right away, the Bruins allowed point-blank chances to Zach Werenski and Boone Jenner in the opening minutes that Swayman stopped.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On many mornings, shackled migrants plead guilty to military trespass charges rather than remain jailed awaiting trial.—
Agnel Philip,
ProPublica,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The man was arrested after being apprehended while wandering through Minaj's backyard on Wednesday morning, an officer with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department's Hidden Hills station confirmed.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hitler escaped arrest but was apprehended 2 days later and found guilty after a 24-day trial.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Unlike most toddlers with similar ambitions, however, Caldwell continued his excavation for over two years, until bedrock finally halted his efforts.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The program was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Arrested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrested. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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