as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
confined citizens have basic rights under that nation's constitution
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as in restricted
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss
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as in jailed
to put in or as if in prison
the accused was confined until the trial could take place
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Recent Examples of confined
Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
And some experts worry that as measles continues to appear in confined environments—such as, recently, an ICE facility in Texas—adequate infection-prevention measures will too frequently fall short.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Celebrity fundraiser Big Slick again brought in millions for Children’s Mercy this week, despite being confined to just two events instead of three like usual.
—Zuri Primos
may 31, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
Diners are there to enjoy a nice, relaxing meal, but some dogs, especially very large dogs or multiple dogs, can be a handful in small, confined spaces.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
And some experts worry that as measles continues to appear in confined environments—such as, recently, an ICE facility in Texas—adequate infection-prevention measures will too frequently fall short.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Ideas that were once confined to the world of academia have been implemented by numerous investment strategies, often with remarkable success.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Celebrity fundraiser Big Slick again brought in millions for Children’s Mercy this week, despite being confined to just two events instead of three like usual.
—Zuri Primos
may 31, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confined
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Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The modern field of bioethics emerged from the 1947 Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial, where Nazi physicians were prosecuted for conducting brutal medical experiments on imprisoned people.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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The airline also restricted the conditions under which refunds would be provided, prompting pushback from some plus-size travelers who argued the changes would make their trips more complicated.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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This restriction travels with the pick rather than with the team, so a future pick that now belongs to another team could still be restricted on lottery night.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The 36-year-old was jailed for most of his life.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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If others remain jailed, Lukashenko keeps something to trade later.—
Tatsiana Kulakevich,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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General Electric was nearly felled the same year by its captive finance arm, which borrowed cheaply against its industrial parent’s rating.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Almost all of these ideas involve managing crowds and gaming out a few extra dollars from captive participants.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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They would instead be limited to standard repayment plans, which can mean higher monthly bills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The major league-leading Braves (45-21), limited to three hits, have won eight of 10.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Since beginning his college career, Person has interned at two different NASA locations.—
Theresa Bourke,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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Nicole previously interned at Maryland Matters, a nonprofit online news site dedicated to covering state politics and government.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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Employers will be discouraged to hire not only seniors but also formerly incarcerated, people who are transitioning from foster care, people with disabilities, and even single parents.—
Dwight Earl Williams,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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As many students in Michigan wrap up the school year, a group of individuals incarcerated at the Washtenaw County Jail celebrated earning their GED.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Confined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confined. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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