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
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Because for security reasons and all kinds of other reasons, you are confined.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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.
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Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Inflation is no longer confined to economic forecasts or Federal Reserve debates.
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Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Because for security reasons and all kinds of other reasons, you are confined.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Noun
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.
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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.
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Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confine
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In recent years, lawmakers have restricted the elections school districts can run these ballot measures in, giving them fewer chances to propose levies and bonds.
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Actually Said About Peptides Speaking on Rogan’s podcast in late February, Kennedy said about 14 of the 19 peptides moved to Category 2, the FDA’s restricted compounding status, in late 2023 would shift back to Category 1, restoring a legal compounding pathway by prescription.
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The same fire that builds a business can quietly imprison the business owner who built it.
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From 1951 to 1955, Faiz was imprisoned on allegations of sedition against the Pakistani state.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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Tensions peaked over what many Venezuelans viewed as an inadequate response by the government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the scope of the tragedy.
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Michelle Del Rey Food at the fair was a significant expense for attendees, with options limited on kickoff day.
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The suspect was jailed at Clark County Detention Center and awaiting extradition from Nevada to Utah, according to the outlet.
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Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are jailed in New York City while awaiting trial on drug trafficking charges.
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Rollins sneaked into the ring area and took the brass knuckles out of Theory’s reach.
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When a wandering wolf threatens his fragile peace and slaughters his flock, Gaspard, blinded by rage, embarks on a perilous quest for vengeance — one that will lead him to the farthest reaches of his sorrow and guilt.
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During the trial, the jury was not allowed to hear about the extent of Katy Puig’s injuries.
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While scientists are still uncovering the full extent of these connections, growing evidence suggests that the skeleton is integrated with the rest of the body rather than functioning as an isolated structure.
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The Amazin’s fell to the Cubs in extra innings on Thursday night for their sixth straight loss, just one day after an embarrassing doubleheader sweep at Citi Field.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
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“Confine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confine. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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