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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
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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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
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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
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
"hemostasis" is the technical term for arrest of bleeding
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Recent Examples of arrest
ABC News, 28 May 2026
Davis was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a previous offender.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
But the latest revelations about Andrew’s role in the Epstein scandal, and his arrest for suspicion of misconduct in public office, have left the King little choice but to put some real distance between himself and Andrew, for the sake of the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 May 2026
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Messina Denaro died in a prison hospital some nine months after he was arrested in January 2023, ending three decades as a fugitive.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Davis was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a previous offender.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Noun
Public records provide details into arrest A police report obtained by The Charlotte Observer in a records request outlined the path to Talbert’s arrest.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
But the latest revelations about Andrew’s role in the Epstein scandal, and his arrest for suspicion of misconduct in public office, have left the King little choice but to put some real distance between himself and Andrew, for the sake of the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrest
Verb
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The Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force then seized evidence and opened an investigation, the attorney general's office said.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The region’s main airport in Goma, which doubles as a staging ground for humanitarian efforts into the region, has been closed since January 2025, when M23 seized the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Blackwood made two highlight-reel saves during a Vegas power play and stopped multiple mini-breakaways in the middle period as well.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Don't let a lack of sunshine stop you from enjoying a bountiful harvest of vegetables that grow in the shade.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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The combined disgust, discomfort, ignorance, and fascination with our Indigeneity that unsettled my aunties and fascinated my cousins made more sense to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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While the remote learning time during the COVID pandemic was challenging for many students, Ashlyn Duran used it to learn more about a subject that fascinated her.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Iran has sought to put off nuclear talks until after a formal cessation in hostilities.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Wip has distanced itself from comparisons to nicotine pouches, emphasizing that its product is not intended to be used for nicotine cessation.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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According to eyewitnesses, when passers-by realized security forces had apprehended the notorious crime figure, people cheered and applauded the police.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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When the men left the house, they were sometimes apprehended by law enforcement.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
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And Miller has been struggling with a black issues this year, halting his development.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In April, Warren petitioned for Education to stop its transfer of federal student aid services to Treasury, hoping to halt the dismantling of the agency.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Nearly 45 years after her passing, Princess Grace’s jewelry continues to enchant and inspire.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Prosecutors say Ian Roberts spent nearly two decades working in urban schools without authorization, using a counterfeit Social Security card as Des Moines’ leader, even as Trump-era ICE raids intensified.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The bakery became a gathering point for community support during federal immigration raids in Charlotte last fall, when Betancur temporarily closed the shop for the first time in its history.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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