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captures

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

Example Sentences

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Antonia Thomas, who plays Jess, says the series captures what happens when people who once knew each other intimately realise how much they've changed.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

While traditional radar emits a signal that can be detected, Arkeus says that its system, which is based on so-called hyperspectral optical imaging, is more discreet and simultaneously captures multiple layers of visual data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Never Be the Same” captures him reaching new artistic heights in a career that has been at turns fulfilling and frustrating.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Haider Ackermann’s spring/summer 2026 collection for Snow Goose by Canada Goose captures the lightness of spring in both design and feeling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The term chronic pain captures nothing of the grinding, constant, ceaseless, inescapable hurt.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green