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
Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
He was arrested in Lakewood the next day, police said.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The department did not say why police arrested the woman or specify the charges against her.
—Joe Marusak
may 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
All were arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct along with either endangering another person or obstruction of justice, state police said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Officers also arrested 19-year-old Maverick Holloway, 17-year-old Jeremiah Martinez and 17-year-old Johnathan Antoine in connection with the incident.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
He was taken to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries, per the police report, and he was arrested upon his release.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Keith Gustafson was arrested at his Murrieta home in 2023, at which point Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies recovered firearms, cocaine, M30 pills, and fentanyl, officials said at the time of his arrest.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Verb
Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
He was arrested in Lakewood the next day, police said.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The department did not say why police arrested the woman or specify the charges against her.
—Joe Marusak
may 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
All were arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct along with either endangering another person or obstruction of justice, state police said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Officers also arrested 19-year-old Maverick Holloway, 17-year-old Jeremiah Martinez and 17-year-old Johnathan Antoine in connection with the incident.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
He was taken to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries, per the police report, and he was arrested upon his release.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Keith Gustafson was arrested at his Murrieta home in 2023, at which point Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies recovered firearms, cocaine, M30 pills, and fentanyl, officials said at the time of his arrest.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrested
Adjective
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Not that long after, a guard near the New York Stock Exchange stopped me.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Stosic delivered one giant hammer fist to Hardy’s jaw and the referee came in and stopped the bout.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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But he’s always been fascinated by this heroine’s story.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
30 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
Adjective
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On many mornings, shackled migrants plead guilty to military trespass charges rather than remain jailed awaiting trial.—
Agnel Philip,
ProPublica,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shortly after he was apprehended.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Daunte Pugh, 43, was apprehended by 45th Precinct detectives on Tuesday morning, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The World Health Organization halted its trial of hydroxychloroquine after a large, randomized study conducted in the United Kingdom found the drug lacked any apparent effect on mortality when treating COVID-19.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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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The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Arrested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrested. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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