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
Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The team is committed to sustainability and growing organically by using environmentally sound practices (the roof is covered in solar panels, the winemaking lab is made of recycled shipping containers and rainwater is captured for irrigation).
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
That's when April captured Owen's priceless reaction to seeing Parton in person.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Her whereabouts were unknown for more than a month until she was captured on Saturday, the sheriff's department said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Oryx has also visually confirmed that 100 Ukrainian aircraft have been destroyed since the beginning of the war, with four damaged and one captured.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The 2025 nesting season marks the 20th captured on the NCTC Eagle Cam for viewers to watch.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
It was captured by Russia in March 2022, liberated in October 2022, before being occupied a second time.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The team is committed to sustainability and growing organically by using environmentally sound practices (the roof is covered in solar panels, the winemaking lab is made of recycled shipping containers and rainwater is captured for irrigation).
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
That's when April captured Owen's priceless reaction to seeing Parton in person.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Her whereabouts were unknown for more than a month until she was captured on Saturday, the sheriff's department said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Oryx has also visually confirmed that 100 Ukrainian aircraft have been destroyed since the beginning of the war, with four damaged and one captured.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The 2025 nesting season marks the 20th captured on the NCTC Eagle Cam for viewers to watch.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
It was captured by Russia in March 2022, liberated in October 2022, before being occupied a second time.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captured
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His beloved team won 3-0, which earned them a UEFA Champions League quarter-final game against Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital next month.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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His 2024 performance earned him the publication’s Yankees Minor League Player of the Year award, as well as an invite to major league camp this spring.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind and held a knife to her side before assaulting her on the sidewalk, police said, ABC News reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.—
Tanya Wildt,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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In non-college football news, Penn State won the NCAA women’s volleyball national championship on Sunday.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the final episode, Lejla was drugged and taken to the very same glass dome where Alicia was being held captive.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Connecticut man allegedly held captive for 20 years in a Waterbury home released his first public statement on Tuesday.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2025
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The rare earth dispute with China gained further traction earlier this month when a former Australian Defense Minister, Linda Reynolds, accused China of manipulating the critical minerals sector.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Matthew's post quickly gained attention in the subreddit r/ThriftStoreHauls, where fellow Reddit users were equal parts impressed and envious.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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 24 Apr. 2025.
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