as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
a captured American business executive held for ransom by insurgents
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
the movie's producers captured several awards for their work
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
captured the cat just as it was about to escape out the front door
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Recent Examples of captured
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Images of the suspect were captured on officers' body cameras, as that person stayed on the scene after the incident, sitting on a nearby bench.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Photos captured the couple cozying up to one another as Chalamet celebrated the launch of his latest movie.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Photographers captured a makeshift tribute to the 39th president of the United States outside of the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in the hours after Carter's death was announced.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
He was survived by his three sons, Jack, Chip and Jeff; a daughter, Amy; and 11 grandchildren, including one who captured grandfather’s old seat in the Georgia state senate.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
For German automakers, challenges and cutbacks are prevalent - and Europe’s appetite for EVs has captured China’s attention.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Here is a selection of moments that these dedicated photojournalists have captured throughout this past year.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
When he was captured, the suspect had a lighter in his pocket.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Images of the suspect were captured on officers' body cameras, as that person stayed on the scene after the incident, sitting on a nearby bench.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Photos captured the couple cozying up to one another as Chalamet celebrated the launch of his latest movie.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Photographers captured a makeshift tribute to the 39th president of the United States outside of the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in the hours after Carter's death was announced.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
He was survived by his three sons, Jack, Chip and Jeff; a daughter, Amy; and 11 grandchildren, including one who captured grandfather’s old seat in the Georgia state senate.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
For German automakers, challenges and cutbacks are prevalent - and Europe’s appetite for EVs has captured China’s attention.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Here is a selection of moments that these dedicated photojournalists have captured throughout this past year.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captured
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According to our friends from STATS Perform, exactly one team has ever done that … at least since earned (and unearned) runs became an official stat in both leagues in 1913.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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And interestingly, the emus’ resilience in the war earned them a place of respect in Australian culture.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Multiple officers grabbed Kerley and attempted to take him to the ground.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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On their way out the door, Kinch grabbed the pistol and placed it in the console of his truck.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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It's only been won three times, which is the fewest won in any single year since the game began.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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On a different topic but related tangent, even lawyers have gotten caught off-guard by overly relying on AI to provide legal expertise when the AI was completely mistaken, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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One of the beneficiaries was Purdy’s favorite target, George Kittle, who caught all eight passes that went his way and finished with 112 receiving yards.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Dozens of Israeli hostages are still being held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Six people in Ohio are accused of holding a man captive for about a week and repeatedly beating him with a metal baseball bat.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The energy company gained less than 1% a day after announcing the closing of a midstream joint venture with Blackstone Credit & Insurance .—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia – The chipmaker gained almost 1%, adding to the gains seen in the previous session.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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In recent years, no investment has reaped bigger profits than Baron’s longtime bet on Tesla.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Captured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captured. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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