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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

arrests

/ɑːˈrɛst/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does arrests mean?

noun, verb

The act of taking someone into custody by the police, or the state of being in custody. To take someone into custody by the police.

Example

"The police made several arrests during the protest."

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