apprehending

verb

Definition of apprehendingnext
present participle of apprehend
1
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?

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2
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 Synonyms for apprehending
  1. arresting
  2. seizing
  3. recognizing
  4. detaining
  5. seeing
  6. appreciating
  7. perceiving
  8. realizing
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  • As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s go-to orchestrator during some of the composer’s most creative years, Cullen has translated many of the composer’s most arresting melodies into lush, full-bodied and evocative orchestral music.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • By then, Texas police were beginning to surpass federal authorities in arresting and prosecuting people for human smuggling.
    Alejandro Serrano, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of arresting
Verb
  • Pretending to be dead, Gi-hun and his friends launch a surprise attack, overpowering the guards and seizing their weapons, leaving only one guard alive.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Individuals are seizing opportunities as well.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizing
Verb
  • There is an obvious tension between celebrating the city’s birthday and recognizing the painful and violent genocide that paved way for the city’s formation.
    Joe Baker, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, men are the default for everything from calculating drug doses to recognizing heart attack symptoms to designing and testing car safety features.
    Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
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  • If investigators succeed in detaining Yoon, they are expected to request court approval for a formal arrest.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • On Monday, security forces conducted raids in Adra, a suburb of Damascus, detaining alleged loyalists of the former regime.
    Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of detaining
Verb
  • Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
  • In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • With property values consistently appreciating and strong income potential, real estate remains a highly profitable investment choice.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The first look at Sue Storm has gone a bit viral, with players…appreciating her character design.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of appreciating
Verb
  • For those who don't know the back story, the pretty colors might get in the way of accurately perceiving this bike.
    Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • All that needs to happen are people perceiving moral infractions.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceiving
Verb
  • Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of realizing
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