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Recent Examples of rearrest
Noun
Decades of studies have found that in many cases, incarcerating juveniles is counterproductive, in part because these young offenders have higher rates of rearrest than those who are diverted from prison. Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Loyola’s researchers found no meaningful difference in violent crime rearrest rates between those sent to prison and those sentenced to probation. Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2026 The decision paved the way for Khalil’s possible rearrest. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026 In January 2026, an appeals court reversed the decision that freed Khalil, which now opens the door for his rearrest. Mikayla Price, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Khalil, who was taken from his apartment and spent more than 100 days without charge in ICE custody, now faces the looming possibility of rearrest and deportation to Algeria or Syria. Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 The White House denied the account of the rearrest and that Miller had anything to do with it. Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026 Oregon officials on Thursday announced the rearrest of Ty Sage—a 26-year-old charged with second-degree murder and first-degree robbery—after he was mistakenly allowed to post bail, authorities said. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025 The New York City Comptroller’s Office analyzed bail data from 2019-21 — information that covers the time before bail reform and immediately after — and found that pretrial rearrest rates in the city were about the same pre- and post-bail reform. Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
The move to rearrest Fowler is possible both because of the Supreme Court ruling and because the federal pardon power doesn’t cover state offenses, Meyler stressed. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026 Khalil was held in detention for over three months, and the administration has threatened to rearrest him and deport him to Algeria. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026 In many cases, authorities use these occasions to rearrest them, Ocariz said. Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026 Biddings said Harvey detectives were instructed May 22 by the state’s attorney’s office to rearrest Chapman on her June 4 court date to upgrade her charges to felony battery. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 In a release Monday, CAIR-Texas welcomed the decision to rearrest Wolf. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 2 July 2024 Those who don't leave could face rearrest under more serious charges. CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024 Those who don’t leave could face rearrest under more serious charges. Hannah Fingerhut, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearrest
Noun
  • Glazer reminded him of the presumption of innocence and told him not to discuss what happened during his arrest, only to speak privately with his attorney.
    Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Deputies served the warrant on Adrian Cruz and collected evidence that led to Cruz’s arrest on felony animal cruelty charges, authorities said.
    Velvet Wu July 1, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Jail records show that Alcin, Martinez, Cobas and Putney were all denied bond and remained jailed at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Also contentious was last year’s jailing of former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong over sugar import permits a decade ago despite no evidence of personal financial gain.
    Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • But after his imprisonment, Lilburne’s Proposition became the defining cause of the radical Leveller movement, which subsequently dedicated itself to unlocking all of the revolutionary possibilities lurking in the word equal.
    Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Badea, who was involved in the conspiracy for less time, was handed eight years’ imprisonment.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The goal is to eventually close the island to incarcerated individuals in a decarceration plan, replacing it with four other jails in Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Caleb Crawford was incarcerated in 2016 after indecently touching his cousin, a 12-year-old girl at the time.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • His spouse, Marie Castro Fiallos, told the federal court her husband’s incarceration has been devastating for their children.
    Lauren Villagran, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • According to Evans, Holmes has maintained a spotless disciplinary record during her three years of incarceration.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Officials confirmed that one person was detained in connection with the shooting, but did not confirm if the woman was the individual taken into custody.
    Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Asylum seekers are getting detained at routine immigration check-ins, and cases are getting fast-tracked through the system.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The court allowed the arrest and detention of American citizens of Japanese descent, citing wartime concerns.
    Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Journalists and government critics frequently face investigation, detention or prosecution.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • He was imprisoned for three years in 2001 for inciting subversion of state power.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Xiaobo worked relentlessly as an advocate for democracy and reform in China, for which he was arrested and imprisoned multiple times; he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010.
    USA Today, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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“Rearrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearrest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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