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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
the movie's producers captured several awards for their work
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as in grabs
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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as in prisoners
one that has been taken and held in confinement
a Spanish treasure ship was the most valuable capture ever taken by that privateer
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Recent Examples of captures
Jackie Snow, Quartz, 15 Mar. 2025
But when Lynch’s camera captures them in the vehicle’s back seat, the wholesome mood suddenly shifts.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Rohan Goyal Double exposure This photo by Rohan Goyal, a 32-year-old with Down syndrome, captures his mother in a pensive mood laid over the image of a tall building.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Their next goal is to expand the system, adding more components to fabricate a supramolecular wire that captures and transfers light energy efficiently over greater distances.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Smokey, tangy, and subtly sweet—the overall flavor somehow captures the essence of a warm, breezy evening on the beach.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Our dashboard How Low Can Stocks Go During A Market Crash captures how key stocks fared during and after the last six market crashes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While the viral video captures the unsettling reality of sudden turbulence, industry statistics highlight the overall safety of modern commercial flights.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Over 20 tracks Burnham (who was already a successful comedian and filmmaker prior to this Netflix special, though entirely unknown to me) captures the experience of living through the pandemic in a way that felt both blisteringly funny and devastatingly honest.
—Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
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The scene captures the essence of a property that opened with grand ambitions but now finds itself on the selling block.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 15 Mar. 2025
But when Lynch’s camera captures them in the vehicle’s back seat, the wholesome mood suddenly shifts.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Rohan Goyal Double exposure This photo by Rohan Goyal, a 32-year-old with Down syndrome, captures his mother in a pensive mood laid over the image of a tall building.
—Charu Bahri, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Their next goal is to expand the system, adding more components to fabricate a supramolecular wire that captures and transfers light energy efficiently over greater distances.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Smokey, tangy, and subtly sweet—the overall flavor somehow captures the essence of a warm, breezy evening on the beach.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Our dashboard How Low Can Stocks Go During A Market Crash captures how key stocks fared during and after the last six market crashes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While the viral video captures the unsettling reality of sudden turbulence, industry statistics highlight the overall safety of modern commercial flights.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Over 20 tracks Burnham (who was already a successful comedian and filmmaker prior to this Netflix special, though entirely unknown to me) captures the experience of living through the pandemic in a way that felt both blisteringly funny and devastatingly honest.
—Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captures
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Each cleanup earns you cash to upgrade your vessel, unlocking new areas and mechanics in satisfying bursts.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Vito, seething and remorseless, grabs at control relentlessly; Frank, in no mood to fight, tries to cede it graciously, resulting in a lopsided tug-of-war.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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This authenticity grabs attention amongst boring profiles.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Biden's commutations on Monday changed the sentences of 37 of 40 death row prisoners to life in prison without parole.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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It's rooted in language and its nuances, which makes commentary feel more relevant.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The 20 best Ralph Fiennes movie performances, ranked However, no one obtains the two-thirds majority required to assume the role.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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López’s next turn in the rotation lands Sunday against Detroit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Benson will show up in Episode 2 of the new season when, if the photos below and the teaser preview above is any indication, Stabler lands himself in the hospital.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
9 Apr. 2025
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Captures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captures. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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