captures

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catching, forceful holding n.
catch and forcefully hold v.

NOUN

catching, forceful holding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing snatching sweep trapping trip winning

WEAK

hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run in taking captive taking into custody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release

STRONG

rise

WEAK

freeing liberalization

VERB

catch and forcefully hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend arrest catch conquer grab occupy pick up round up secure seize snatch take trap

STRONG

bag bust collar cop get hook land nab nail net overwhelm pinch prehend snare tumble

WEAK

gain control pull in put the cuffs on run in take captive take into custody take prisoner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be immune fail forfeit free give give up let go lose misunderstand offer receive release surrender yield

STRONG

liberate

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captures

A new Amazon Prime documentary series following Guardiola's final two years at the club captures the manager addressing his team just days after the defender's departure.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Houston’s estate worked closely with Mattel to create a doll that captures the late singer’s essence and glamour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

The winner of a platform war is whoever captures the contribution loop—the self-reinforcing cycle in which researchers, toolmakers and downstream builders improve a platform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

The Chile-based observatory debuted last June and captures exceptionally detailed views of the sky with the world's largest digital camera.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

What mattered to Mozart was that his music should be enjoyed, not that he should be worshipped or revered, and it is this quality of treasured delight that captures his age.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall