as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
a line of arrested suspects waiting to be booked on a variety of charges
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as in seized
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 stopped
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 fascinated
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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Recent Examples of arrested
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article A New York man was arrested on drug charges after police reportedly found a number of cannabis products at a vape shop in Norwalk on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
With a new haircut, Mangione agreed to be extradited to New York from Pennsylvania on Thursday after he was arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
After a five-day manhunt, Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania, found with a gun matching the one used in the shooting and a fake ID.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Years ago, a middle-aged man who lived with his parents two homes away was arrested.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione also faces weapons and related charges in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested at a McDonald's restaurant following a five-day manhunt.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Police say she was arrested and charged with OVI.
—Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
An Elgin man who allegedly made threats against Illinois Park School and one of its employees has been arrested on felony charges, Kane County court records show.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A man was arrested last week after investigators allegedly found his DNA on a ghost gun that was thrown from a vehicle involved in a police pursuit on Interstate 95 in New Haven in December 2022.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article A New York man was arrested on drug charges after police reportedly found a number of cannabis products at a vape shop in Norwalk on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
With a new haircut, Mangione agreed to be extradited to New York from Pennsylvania on Thursday after he was arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
After a five-day manhunt, Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania, found with a gun matching the one used in the shooting and a fake ID.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Years ago, a middle-aged man who lived with his parents two homes away was arrested.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione also faces weapons and related charges in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested at a McDonald's restaurant following a five-day manhunt.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Police say she was arrested and charged with OVI.
—Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
An Elgin man who allegedly made threats against Illinois Park School and one of its employees has been arrested on felony charges, Kane County court records show.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrested
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Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol stopped the car on I-40 near the Duplin County line using a PIT maneuver, according to the release.Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Crucial Buccaneers drives were stopped dead in its tracks.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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After later receiving a 911 call from the teenagers, other transit officers identified the man on another subway train and radioed ahead to the next station, where more officers kept the train doors closed, searched each car and ultimately apprehended him without incident, Gulotta said.Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The suspect was apprehended after photos were disseminated of the suspect by the NYPD.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricanes Debby and Helene immigration enforcement activities were temporarily halted along evacuation routes, shelters and distribution sites for emergency supplies.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Before the surgery halted his season in 2022 and cost him all of 2023, Buehler was a 16-game winning in 2021, whose 70 points were good for a fourth-place finish in the NL Cy Young race behind Corbin Burnes.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Saying animals that live in an area where CWD was once detected are at as high a risk of contracting the disease as ones that gather in big groups in captive facilities or at artificial feed grounds can quickly lead to a collective feeling of overwhelm and even resignation.Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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This narrative would not only capture investors captive but also inspire consumers to root for their success.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit follows a multi-year DOJ investigation that concluded the state unlawfully detained people after their sentences were up.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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California man detained in connection with Madison school shooting, records show Abundant Life received school safety grant money.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Arrested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrested. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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