1
as in to seize
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to fascinate
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in arrestment
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
there have been only two arrests for driving while intoxicated in the county in the last six months
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
"hemostasis" is the technical term for arrest of bleeding
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arrest
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
An Illinois state trooper who also worked as a youth hockey referee was arrested on child pornography charges this week while at work at the agency’s Des Plaines headquarters, authorities said.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
No information about the suspect has been released by police, and no arrests have been made.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arrest
Verb
Vazquez was arrested in April 2024 by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
An Illinois state trooper who also worked as a youth hockey referee was arrested on child pornography charges this week while at work at the agency’s Des Plaines headquarters, authorities said.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
In 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes involving accusations that Russia has forcibly taken Ukrainian children.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
No information about the suspect has been released by police, and no arrests have been made.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arrest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrest
Verb
-
In total, authorities seized about $3.7 million in Home Depot property, as well as $800,000 in cash.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
-
Soon after, romance writers seized the topic and have refused to let go, starting with Jill Myles’s Wicked Games, published under the pseudonym Jessica Clare in 2011.—
Hannah Berman
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Palisades Nuclear Plant On July 24, the NRC approved licensing and regulatory actions to greenlight restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, Mich, which stopped producing electricity in 2022.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
And unless the lake stops being filled with recycled wastewater, Gufarotti said, the units will be running constantly for the foreseeable future, meaning ongoing maintenance and electricity costs.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Growing up in the tiny town of Kingston, Minnesota, population less than 200, Tanner had always been fascinated by extreme weather.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
The president is known to be fascinated with the sport, having attended three UFC events since his election in November.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The delivery backlog was exacerbated by the cessation of air travel early in the pandemic and the multiple production stoppages driven by Boeing’s safety and quality issues.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
-
Lifestyle changes: Depending on your symptoms, your treatment plan may include smoking cessation, supplemental vitamins, and/or a low-salt, low-protein diet.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Dunn tried to run away but was apprehended, police said.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Members of the Norwich Police Department’s Patrol and Detective Divisions worked in conjunction with the Montville Police Department and the Connecticut State Police to identify, track and apprehend the man, Besse said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Brann halted his own ruling from going into effect until after the Trump administration had a chance to appeal and see what the higher courts say.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
-
World leaders have sharply criticized the new war plan, with Germany halting all of its arms sales to Israel.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
While David Glass, Sherman’s predecessor, doesn’t get proper credit for his (small-market-relative) splurging in 2014 and 2015 in particular, there remained an inevitable sequel to those enchanting seasons.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
-
After enchanting audiences as Evie in the Descendants franchise (2015–2021), Carson has become one of Netflix's go-to heartbreakers.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Key Background In June, Trump took control of the California National Guard to respond to ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Los Angeles, quickly sending some 4,000 troops to the city.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
-
Earlier in January, Homan was joined by the TV personality Dr. Phil in a blitz of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share