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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an arresting film about tribal traditions in Africa
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as in commanding
likely to attract attention
at seven feet tall, he's an arresting figure in any crowd
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as in seizing
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 stopping
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 fascinating
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 arresting
Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
Trending on Billboard Few stories were able to break through that nail-biting chart showdown, but the ones that did were equally arresting.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Greg Wehner, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
But Maduro seems to have concluded that arresting such an internationally high-profile leader isn’t worth the headache.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Some of the most arresting moments have a mix of reflective wisdom and hopeful resilience.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
Trending on Billboard Few stories were able to break through that nail-biting chart showdown, but the ones that did were equally arresting.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The train was ordered to stop at the next station, where two transit officers boarded and located the person of interest before arresting him without further incident.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
But Maduro seems to have concluded that arresting such an internationally high-profile leader isn’t worth the headache.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The engine in question is a prototype that is producing some interesting results, such as appearing to create thrust when there was no reason for this to happen – and thereby violating Newton's Third Law of Motion.Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Are Liverpool really as strong as their commanding lead implies?Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The role required Kapoor to maintain a commanding physical presence throughout filming.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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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
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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) forces have since received training by Russian forces in the Far East and first engaged in combat with Ukrainian military in November, subsequently seizing their first village in Kursk, Plekhovo, earlier this month.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
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The director led the way past Dig HQ, past the two lichen-shaggy standing stones in the garden, and down a slope to Structure 27, Tam running ahead and stopping at the edge of the trench.Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Graphics Graphics are an engaging part of the highest RTP casino slot machines, and the same is true online.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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And perhaps the most noticeable change: BMW eliminated the traditional gauge cluster in the dash in favor of a customizable digital version projected onto the windshield.Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erivo has long been synonymous with her nails—but her manicures were especially noticeable while promoting Wicked.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Arresting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arresting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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