1
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in arresting
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 apprehending
Rider agents are tasked with fighting drug smuggling and human trafficking, locating and apprehending undocumented migrants and occasionally rescuing migrants and citizen hikers.
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Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehending
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Shades of brown everything is a big color trend for fall, which means knowing how to style brown boots with black has become a necessary skill.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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The city's restaurants, cafés, and bars reflect the diversity of Chicago's neighborhoods, and knowing where to stay is the key to having convenient access to the best spots.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Joined later by singer Sarah Cracknell, Saint Etienne crafted catchy and arresting indie alternative dance-pop music that, over time, has incorporated other genres such as folktronica, acid house, ‘60s European pop and ambient.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Federal and immigration agents conducted a massive sweep on the plant in Ellabell, Georgia, arresting 475 people as part of an investigation into allegations of unlawful employment practices.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romer's endogenous growth theory provides a fascinating lens for understanding AI inference costs by treating knowledge and ideas as non-rivalrous goods with unique economic properties.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite the slowdown in Europe’s soft denim sales, Turkish mill Isko is seizing new growth opportunities across Asia.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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This one was about seizing one of the sweetest victories of his legendary career … whether the old quarterback wanted to admit it or not.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even more strikingly, Netanyahu falsely claimed that the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, had already passed a bill recognizing the Armenian genocide—a statement that is entirely untrue.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Upon entering the Native North America Gallery, guests will encounter an empty case—recognizing repatriation and honoring Native views about which items are appropriate for display in museums—an essential point of discussion for the Indigenous consulting curators.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit accuses Webster of violating her federal constitutional rights through use of excessive force, cruel and unusual punishment and deprivation of due process by unlawfully detaining and sodomizing her.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The incident came after the aide saw federal agents detaining migrants outside a courtroom in the same building as Nadler's office.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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For families deciphering what’s necessary and what to skip in a skin regimen, building a healthy routine for kids can be easy to manage.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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Understanding what the Padres’ bullpen is absorbing begins with comprehending just how good it’s been.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Carla and Pedro are struggling to explain the horrific events to their kids and have a hard time comprehending what happened themselves.—
Jake Lubbehusen,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Apprehending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehending. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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