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
Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
In such confined, awkward sites, devised to hold a five-story house, what was important to him?
—David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
Hydrothermal explosions occur when hot water in a volcano system turns into steam in a confined area, Morgan wrote.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
One of Calhoun's first classified meetings involves something — or someone — locked away in a confined holding cell.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 July 2024
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Adjective
But even with this extensive network, there still is a need for improvements to address data gaps and enhance the representation of different aquifers, both in confined and unconfined conditions.
—Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
In such confined, awkward sites, devised to hold a five-story house, what was important to him?
—David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
Hydrothermal explosions occur when hot water in a volcano system turns into steam in a confined area, Morgan wrote.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
One of Calhoun's first classified meetings involves something — or someone — locked away in a confined holding cell.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confined
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The reason the internet satellite service became so popular after the women's rights protests began in 2022 is because access to Instagram and WhatsApp was restricted due to widespread civil unrest.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The state had had similar laws since the late 1970s, but they had been restricted to kids with extensive records of violent felonies.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the sixth episode of Season 3, the 1990s timeline begins with a montage of Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) bringing meals to Coach Scott, who is imprisoned in the animal pen.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the third still is Stan, talking to someone on the phone with most of the team imprisoned.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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They’re housed in crowded labor camps and their passports are held by their employers, rendering them captive.—
Sonali Kolhatkar,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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By 1987, the entire species – numbering just 22 individuals – was removed from the wild and placed into captive breeding programs at a number of zoos throughout the United States.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Welcome upgrade from the Bolt, which was limited to a 55 kW fast charge.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Toronto limited the Habs’ offensive zone time and kept things to the outside.—
Omar White,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lundy has remained jailed since his November arrest, and his attorney did not respond to requests for comment.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Any of us may be stripped of citizenship, jailed, deported.—
Joe Mathews,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mah’s legislation called for allowing youths incarcerated for lengthy sentences to be eligible for resentencing by a judge who should take the age and maturity level of the person seeking the resentencing into consideration.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Later, he was found guilty of additional assaults while incarcerated and sentenced in October 2024 to a total of seven years and one month.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Confined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confined. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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