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
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Of equal importance is concealer, and a certain drugstore formula has completely captured my heart over the last few months.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Giovanni’s playful reflection on aging and the alchemy of storytelling captured an essential truth about her work.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
There will be no follow-up to his triumphant, transporting January couture, a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Themes of entrapment, unrequited love and loss penetrate the screen, with Lachman conveying the narrative through a bespoke aesthetic captured on different celluloid formats.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The Amanda Show actress posted a screenshot, captured by People, on November 5 that showed her efforts to get exercise by using a step counter.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Insurgents in Syria appear to have captured an advanced Russian air-defense system, according to images widely circulating on social media, after rebel forces launched a surprise offensive last week in the north of the country that marked an end to a long-running stalemate.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Republicans captured the majority in the Senate and were able to retain a slim majority in the House.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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For fans that watch and wager on the game, more bettors for this year’s contest are betting on Army, who went 11-1 this season and captured the AAC Championship last week in a conference title game win over Tulane.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Of equal importance is concealer, and a certain drugstore formula has completely captured my heart over the last few months.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Giovanni’s playful reflection on aging and the alchemy of storytelling captured an essential truth about her work.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
There will be no follow-up to his triumphant, transporting January couture, a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Themes of entrapment, unrequited love and loss penetrate the screen, with Lachman conveying the narrative through a bespoke aesthetic captured on different celluloid formats.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The Amanda Show actress posted a screenshot, captured by People, on November 5 that showed her efforts to get exercise by using a step counter.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Insurgents in Syria appear to have captured an advanced Russian air-defense system, according to images widely circulating on social media, after rebel forces launched a surprise offensive last week in the north of the country that marked an end to a long-running stalemate.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Republicans captured the majority in the Senate and were able to retain a slim majority in the House.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captured
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Hocking is perhaps best known for starring in Netflix/Channel 4’s crime thriller Top Boy, having earned nominations for both a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress and a Royal Television Society Award for her work on the series in 2023.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a result, the film has earned Run DMC a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Music Film category.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Murray grabbed his jacket and walked out again.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a passenger on his way from a college class to the gym, grabbed Neely from behind in a chokehold, forced him to the train floor and restrained him there for several minutes.Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sales were ticking back up thanks to the success of its $5 meals and some limited-time souvenirs that won people back.Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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But on Saturday, a New York City police sergeant was arrested and charged with two counts of petty larceny after officials said she was caught shoplifting at a Target on Long Island.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The speed of change in Syria over the past week caught even those in the Middle East by surprise but with a stockpile of chemical and biological weapons at stake, many are calling for quick and decisive action from the West.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mother of Austin Tice sees hope for his release from Syria The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who was taken captive during a reporting trip to Syria in 2012, voiced hope on Sunday that upheaval in Syria will lead to freedom for her son.Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Carter’s approval rating was 31% in November 1980, when 52 Americans were held captive during the Iranian Hostage Crisis.Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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Junior quarterback Joshua Suarez passed for 293 yards and four touchdown in the regional final for Palmdale, which faces a tough task on defense going against a team with two running backs who have gained more than 1,500 yards each.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Authorities seized 20 pounds of fentanyl in a drug bust Tuesday in the Bronx, with 10 people suffering minor injuries during the operation, the Daily News has learned.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Agents also seized roughly $420,000 in cash.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Captured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captured. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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