1
as in to restrict
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss
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2
as in to imprison
to put in or as if in prison
the accused was confined until the trial could take place
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as in scope
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Recent Examples of confine
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The National Park Service did not change its confine and contain strategy to reflect the worsening conditions and maintained that there was still no threat to public safety or developed areas.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
In fact, more than 75% of diagnoses are made while the disease is still confined to the prostate.
—Health, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The National Park Service did not change its confine and contain strategy to reflect the worsening conditions and maintained that there was still no threat to public safety or developed areas.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
This trend is not confined to Alabama.
—Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
In fact, more than 75% of diagnoses are made while the disease is still confined to the prostate.
—Health, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confine
Verb
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But McTavish joined New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes as the only high-profile restricted free agents to have reached the opening of training camp sans contract extension.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The other 47 carries resulted in either no gain or positive yards, which enables Shanahan to stay out of the third-and-long situations that restrict play-calling.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The president specifically thanked El Salvador for accepting and imprisoning deported migrants in a notorious prison, a partnership that caused backlash after a Maryland man was wrongfully sent there.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
23 Sep. 2025
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The reportedly downtrodden facility is also where Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is imprisoned.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The district has budgeted $10 million for a scope of work at CDM that includes transforming classrooms into new modern learning studios, improvements to the building including a new roof, fresh paint and a heating ventilation and air conditioning system replacement.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Antisemites denounced Jews both as capitalists and as communists—two creeds international in scope.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, their use has been limited by safety concerns.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Austria's Tyrol province limits truck transit on certain days to reduce congestion and environmental impact, a policy that has sparked disputes with Italy.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Green, the Congregation Or Zion rabbi, previously faced death threats from a Tempe man who pleaded guilty in 2023 and was subsequently jailed.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sandeen had an initial hearing Friday on the Ramsey County charges and remained jailed on $100,000 bail.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Crochet, Boston's ace, will take the mound looking to get the Red Sox within arm's reach of clinching their own playoff spot.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Other ways to assist with revenue are, of course, to expand audience reach.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The inquiry challenges the extent to which social media companies are responsible when users engage with and confess to violence online.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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To differing extents, all of these shows are love letters to forms pundits spy on the chopping block—the late night show, the local rag, and the good old fashioned art-house film.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The surging Seattle Mariners (86-69) look to take control of the American League West race by completing a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros (84-71) at Daiken Park in Sunday night's prime-time matchup.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Padres came to Rate Field for the final series of 2023 and completed an empty sweep of the White Sox to end what was almost without question the most disappointing season in franchise history.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Confine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confine. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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