1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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2
as in to arrest
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 apprehend
According to the sheriff's office, Myles is back in custody after he was apprehended and returned by the Louisiana State Police.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Louisiana State Police located and apprehended Myles in the French Quarter, a busy tourist area in New Orleans, Sheriff Susan Hutson said during a 3:30 p.m. press conference.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office Two of the men, Kendell Myles and Robert Moody, were apprehended Friday by police.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 May 2025
Authorities also apprehended School Committee candidate Ashley Spring, 39, with four counts of assault and battery on a police officer, interference with a police officer, disorderly conduct, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (unknown liquid substance).
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Louisiana State Police located and apprehended Myles in the French Quarter, a busy tourist area in New Orleans, Sheriff Susan Hutson said during a 3:30 p.m. press conference.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office Two of the men, Kendell Myles and Robert Moody, were apprehended Friday by police.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 May 2025
Authorities also apprehended School Committee candidate Ashley Spring, 39, with four counts of assault and battery on a police officer, interference with a police officer, disorderly conduct, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (unknown liquid substance).
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehend
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Both Wong and Barratt understand the assignments here.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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This includes understanding existing skills, power structures, decision-making processes, and how change has been received historically.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Officers went to the townhouse and arrested Woeltz, who is charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment and criminal possession of a gun.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Officers are seen getting out, moving Taylor to the ground and arresting him.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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When shopping for pure silk, be sure look for bedding labels that note 100% mulberry silk, also known as natural silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2025
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In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms conducted a search at Ross’ home in Oklahoma and seized materials that were used to build the explosive devices, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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For a soldier, a letter holds a meaning that’s hard to comprehend for anyone who hasn’t worn the uniform.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Despite the fact that a majority of business leaders comprehend the concept of DevOps, most have difficulty framing its worth in anything other than technical terms.—
Sai Sandeep Ogety,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Deputies have detained the other man for questioning, and Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating the shooting, Colome said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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In the past two decades, Panahi, like many of his countrymen and fellow-artists, has faced continual persecution by the Iranian government: he has been detained and imprisoned, placed under house arrest, forbidden to leave the country, and banned from filmmaking.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Gladly aims to deepen loyalty by delivering experiences where customers feel recognized.—
Joseph Ansanelli,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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So that we're all being recognized is what matters most.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Violators could pay up to $200 in fines and up to $250 plus court costs for driving with children who aren't properly restrained.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
22 May 2025
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Yet, while our adversaries surge ahead, the Pentagon remains restrained by decision-making processes conceived in the 1960s and barely updated since the 1990s.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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