as in to confine
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
impound stray animals
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Recent Examples of impound
Other potential responses focus on the perpetrators rather than the puppeteers, prosecuting the petty criminals who carry out acts of sabotage or, in the Baltic Sea, boarding and impounding the offending vessel, as Finland did recently, and following up with a court case.
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Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
After reviewing our contract and proof of payment, the movers were ordered to give us our belongings or be arrested for larceny and their trucks be impounded.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Police said three firearms were recovered and impounded.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
Under Proposal 314, people who organize, promote or drive in a street racing event can be fined up to $1,000 for a first offense, and police will be able to impound participants' cars and motorcycles for at least 30 days.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
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Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
After reviewing our contract and proof of payment, the movers were ordered to give us our belongings or be arrested for larceny and their trucks be impounded.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Police said three firearms were recovered and impounded.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
Under Proposal 314, people who organize, promote or drive in a street racing event can be fined up to $1,000 for a first offense, and police will be able to impound participants' cars and motorcycles for at least 30 days.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impound
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And the Shoah wasn’t confined to one out-of-the-way place named Oświęcim, such that bystanders didn’t know what was happening.—
Martin Kimel,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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No longer confined by the strictures of consistency and predictability, the riders will have the chance to try the wildest tricks their minds can conceive.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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To protect your hair at night, Kimble recommends using a satin or silk pillowcase, scarf, or bonnet to keep the style intact and prevent frizz.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Unlike some knit caps, these winter beanies are fully lined with a warm, soft fleece fabric that retains heat, keeping your head and ears comfortable and protected on cold travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, from the US Department of Health and Human Services and US Department of Agriculture, say that men should limit their daily alcohol intake to two drinks or less, and one drink or less for women.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Tendonitis has limited him to a bench role with a strict minutes restriction and periodic rest games.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Clarence Maclin for 'Sing Sing' Acting newcomer Maclin, who was formerly incarcerated, plays a version of himself in the remarkable true story of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts theater program, held at high security prisons.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Environmental factors, like growing up with substance use and mental health problems, instability due to a household member being incarcerated or growing up in a household with parental separation, can also impact children’s brain development and decision-making.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, the initial three US departments established did not restrict a president’s power to remove leadership there.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Vehicle traffic will be restricted to emergency vehicles only, state police said, and hotel visitors should use Royal Street and Dauphine Street entrances where possible.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Beginning in 1907, these women — deemed typhoid carriers — were imprisoned in the former psychiatric hospital, their lives shaped by fear, stigma, and medical injustice.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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The people who produce and distribute it should be imprisoned.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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The spate of preemptive pardons came hours before President-elect Donald Trump — who has called for some of his political foes to be jailed — takes office.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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The president-elect said on Meet the Press recently that Cheney and Thompson should be jailed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Personnel restrained Owens and the flight departing from that gate was delayed, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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When Collins swatted Acevedo’s hand away, he was restrained and punched repeatedly by Zapata for about nine seconds until other officers intervened, urging their supervisor to back down.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Impound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impound. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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