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as in captivity
the act of confining or the state of being confined
some wild animals take to confinement very poorly
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as in restriction
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the confinement of commercial development to one stretch of roadway is intended to help preserve the town's rural character
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Recent Examples of confinement
Reports from inside the facility reveal dire conditions, including insufficient food and water, unsanitary confinement, and medical neglect.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Van Hollen went to El Salvador last week to visit the Salvadoran immigrant outside of the country’s terrorism confinement center, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, referred to as CECOT.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
In March, Abrego Garcia, who lived with his wife in Maryland, was sent to El Salvador’s notorious terrorist confinement center (CECOT).
—The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
The cats underwent rigorous training, including exposure to intense G-forces and confinement, to prepare for the mission.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Van Hollen went to El Salvador last week to visit the Salvadoran immigrant outside of the country’s terrorism confinement center, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, referred to as CECOT.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
In March, Abrego Garcia, who lived with his wife in Maryland, was sent to El Salvador’s notorious terrorist confinement center (CECOT).
—The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
The cats underwent rigorous training, including exposure to intense G-forces and confinement, to prepare for the mission.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confinement
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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander arrives in Israel after being released from Gaza, where he was held in Hamas captivity for 19 months, May 12, 2025, Israel, Reim.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Since her escape, Colleen has attempted to live a normal life, though the impact of her captivity still remains with her.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Complete access to Netflix without restrictions is considered Open.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Harvard, in its refusal to comport with new federal guidelines regarding DEI restrictions, has put $9 billion in federal funding at risk.—
Rep. Steve Weir,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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In 1917, Woodrow Wilson used the act to curtail the activities and speech of German citizens, leading to the internment of more than 6000 Germans, though they were provided with a hearing.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Trump administration justified the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, a piece of legislation from 1798 that previously was used as defense for Japanese internment camps during World War II.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Confronted with the limitations of time and money in a difficult custom market for midsize superyachts, brands and designers are dreaming up semi-custom designs.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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Poverty is a pretext for surveillance, over-policing and incarceration.—
Rod Adams,
Essence,
25 May 2025
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Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Warren said Friday that the maximum sentence for wire fraud is 20 years of incarceration, a $250,000 fine and three years on supervised release.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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In June 2024, three people were sentenced to eight months in prison after being found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Jr in that May 2023 match at Valencia.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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In that case, Douglas was sentenced to five years of probation and had his 2-year prison sentence stayed, court documents say.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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“Confinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confinement. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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