as in to confine
to keep (a person or animal) away from others to prevent a disease from spreading
The hospital quarantined the infected patients. The dog was immediately quarantined.
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as in isolation
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Recent Examples of quarantine
Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The quarantine was under precaution of something very contagious, a government spokesperson told the outlet.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
At the time, Glenn chose to quarantine with his children instead of with her.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
There is also ongoing work between state veterinarians, USDA and industry groups to create framework for surveillance, detection and quarantine.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The quarantine was under precaution of something very contagious, a government spokesperson told the outlet.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Usually, Schuette said, animals shouldn’t have to quarantine if their documents are up to date and endorsed by the appropriate authorities.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
At the time, Glenn chose to quarantine with his children instead of with her.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarantine
Verb
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The religious element is not confined to Islam, with the storyline weaving in Christian beliefs and at points, moments of mysticism.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Portland, anti-ICE protests have taken place nearly daily since June, largely confined to a block outside the ICE facility, about two miles south of downtown.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Behold the unlikely kings of the NFC West, who are unable to accept this award because they’re being kept in isolation for their own protection.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Israel is expected to keep some troops in Gaza for now, but would eventually remove them as the ceasefire solidifies and peace takes hold.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Bieber ended the Instagram carousel with a post of her once again in bed, this time removing a pair of the peptide eye prep patches.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Battling secession, segregation and riots.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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After the Norway spruce absorbs soluble gold from the soil via its roots, the resident endophytic bacteria within the tree’s tissues take action, initiating the segregation and solidification of the gold.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just when things appeared to cool down and players were separated, another skirmish occurred near the bleachers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tocchet tried playing the two of them together in camp, in practices and in the preseason games, but separated them for the final preseason game and for Monday’s practice.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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City staff said the industrial site, previously cleaned under the state’s Toxic Substances Control program, would see about 72 truck trips a day moving 13,800 barrels of fuel, with spill containment and firefighting systems in place.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The tide could be a foot higher than the point where major flooding begins that can produce severe damage to homes and businesses, making some roads impassable and isolating neighborhoods.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aid is expected to flow into Gaza, where scenes of devastation and hunger, as well as a famine declaration, have prompted outrage around the world and left Israel isolated diplomatically.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sumba Island Sumba is perfect for those seeking nature, culture, and seclusion.—
Desiree Norman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set on 400 acres and more than two miles of uninterrupted beach frontage, the property is designed to offer seclusion and personalized service, with 36 bedrooms in 17 bungalow cottages, as well as real estate offerings and several world-class restaurants, including Nobu.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Quarantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarantine. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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