capture
verb (used with object)
to take by force or stratagem; take prisoner; seize.
capturing
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present participleof capture.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Our performance this quarter provides further evidence that we are capturing them.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The album blends rock, blues and folk, capturing the energy of Hill's live-performance roots alongside his personal journey, including struggles with mental health and the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Kiwanuka is a sonic artificer of the highest level, capturing lofty hope and languid melancholia in liquid waves that crash and surge around his voice.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Although scientists have investigated viral self-assembly for decades, capturing the process as it unfolds has been a major challenge.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
When Pizarro and Atahuallpa met at Cajamarca, why did Pizarro capture Atahuallpa and kill so many of his followers, instead of Atahuallpa’s vastly more numerous forces capturing and killing Pizarro?
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
