1
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in arresting
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law
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Recent Examples of apprehending
Protesters in Minneapolis have since flooded the streets in the thousands, and ICE agents have responded by apprehending some, shoving others to the ground, and spraying chemical irritants in their faces.
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Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
While our immigration enforcement should be focused on apprehending and prosecuting violent criminals to make our communities safer, these ICE actions are doing the opposite and making our state less safe.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Brown was extradited to Miami from Essex County, New Jersey, where law enforcement took him Thursday after apprehending him in Dubai.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Bands of masked men apprehending people in broad daylight in the streets and hauling them off.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
The swift police response and use of video surveillance technology proved crucial in identifying and apprehending the shooter.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
But also on board the ship that night is this detective who is charged with apprehending Providence.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Rider agents are tasked with fighting drug smuggling and human trafficking, locating and apprehending undocumented migrants and occasionally rescuing migrants and citizen hikers.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehending
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The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union.—
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Another resident, Carolyn Reeves, said not knowing if the annexation would bring in commercial or residential development raises suspicion.—
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The arresting officer’s injuries did not require medical attention, Frasier told the Idaho Statesman by email.—
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The government is also still cracking down on dissent, arresting people for celebrating Maduro’s capture.—
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The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.—
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His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.—
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But seizing current oil production is one thing; overhauling Venezuela's entire oil industry would be another.—
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Trump has occasionally discussed seizing Greenland since his first term but few initially took his threats seriously.—
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the nominees for its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognizing excellence in feature films, documentaries, television and music videos.—
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Those groups have been active in the streets, detaining opponents and reinforcing regime authority through intimidation.—
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Venezuela’s government launched a far-reaching crackdown after Maduro’s ouster, detaining journalists and civilians and sending armed gangs to the streets.—
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Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.—
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Though historians have called for further research before making claims, the proposal of a script rooted in sign language might open the chance to explore a new way of deciphering Mayan art and show the ancient civilization to be even more sophisticated and efficient than scholars even knew.—
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And only by comprehending the Star Eaters will Ro also comprehend his part in their potential destruction.—
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And then just comprehending the infrastructure required, again, just for the eggs, let alone all the other things required.—
Cite this Entry
“Apprehending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehending. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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