Held
Held adjective - Occupied or in the control of; often used in combination.
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Synonyms for Held
In custody and held are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In custody" instead an adjective "Held".
In custody
Held and in custody are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Held" instead an adjective phrase "In custody".
Both terms in one sentence
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They're just under arrest, and in custody during trial because they either could not afford bail, couldn't find a bail bondsman willing to trust them not to flee, or were ordered held without bail.
Source: Film / My Cousin Vinny - Unfortunately the feds realise the killer had to have been in the building, so start checking into everyone held in custody.
Source: Get into Jail Free -
Incessant Music Madness: "Hail Carpathia" becomes musical torture for Chloe Williams when she is held in custody by the Global Community in the book Armageddon.
Source: Literature / Left Behind
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