capture
verb (used with object)
to take by force or stratagem; take prisoner; seize.
are capturing
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present progressiveof capture.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The platform’s perpetual futures, especially those tied to traditional assets such as stocks and commodities, are capturing Wall Street’s attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
"These vascular measures are capturing something meaningful about brain health," said Meredith N. Braskie, PhD, senior author of the study and assistant professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 24, 2026
“They are capturing the women’s audience,” Neirotti said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
We look for companies using AI to lower costs and drive revenue, and that ideally are capturing 30% of the growth in their end markets.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
They are capturing our men on the high seas and forcing them to fight for Great Britain.
From History Plays for the Grammar Grades by Mary Ella Lyng
