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adjective

kən-ˈfīnd How to pronounce confined (audio)
Definition of confinednext
as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner confined citizens have basic rights under that nation's constitution

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confined

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verb

past tense of confine
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Its strength lies in analyzing vast datasets within a confined set of rules and providing recommendations based on observed patterns. — Ryan Johnson, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 Ignoring Vertical Space Keeping everything at eye level creates a compressed, horizontal feel that can make a small bathroom seem shorter and more confined. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Once confined to casual betting, financial institutions now view them as valuable tools to hedge risks and trade on economic events. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Nearly all men whose cancer is confined in or around the prostate are still alive five years after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confined
  1. imprisoned
  2. restricted
  3. jailed
  4. captive
  5. limited
  6. interned
  7. incarcerated
Adjective
  • The move came in response to a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Her adultery story initially evokes the imprisoned girl’s compensatory reveries, but over time its focus shifts.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of imprisoned
Verb
  • Violence against women Memese said that although apartheid ended in 1994 and South African women are no longer restricted from moving, working or participating in society, gender violence can still deny them freedom.
    — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to the new ruling, current state law restricted electronically generated court transcripts to civil suits involving less than $35,000 and disallowed their use for unlimited civil cases and family and probate matters.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of restricted
Verb
  • His brother, Jianquan Bo, is now jailed on murder and kidnapping charges and has pleaded not guilty.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Wednesday marked three years since Pakistan’s most popular politician, Imran Khan, was jailed on various charges after his relations with the military publicly broke down.
    — Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of jailed
Adjective
  • But man, the first like 20 minutes of this movie are rough going… although, probably not as rough going as poor Sam’s attempt to break into Cirith Ungol, where Frodo has been taken captive when our tale within a tale begins.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Wild Inside presents interviews with owl researchers that highlight the birds’ intelligence and heightened senses, voicing their questions about what sufficient captive care would even look like.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of captive
Verb
  • With only 13 appearances last season, Clark’s playing time was severely limited due to a slew of injuries, including a left ankle bone bruise that ultimately ended her season.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Cabanas at the Four Seasons pool are limited to hotel guests, so booking one on a busy weekend can quietly upgrade your whole stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of limited
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  • In 1941, Italian antifascists produced the Ventotene Manifesto (named for a small island where they were interned), calling for a federal socialist Europe.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Maney is a New Jersey native who once interned with radio shock jock Howard Stern and also worked with radio personality Elvis Duran.
    — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of interned
Verb
  • The New Jersey lockup where Agnello is incarcerated has housed some notable inmates over the years.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The flip side • Pleased to hear Volusia County Corrections Department has a vocational training program for reentry to the community for those who have been incarcerated.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
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