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as in captivity
the act of confining or the state of being confined
some wild animals take to confinement very poorly
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as in restriction
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the confinement of commercial development to one stretch of roadway is intended to help preserve the town's rural character
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Recent Examples of confinement
California laws affecting egg production include Proposition 12, a voter initiative passed in 2018 that bans the sale of eggs produced by hens kept in extreme confinement.
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Esther Sun, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
As a result, inmates who could be placed in community halfway houses or home confinement end up staying in prison longer than necessary.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Microgravity, radiation, confinement and a change in sleep-wake cycles and can exert pressure on cells, driving lower immune systems and making astronauts more susceptible to being sick during or after missions.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Loveless and Tackett pleaded guilty to murder, criminal confinement, and arson, and each received 60-year sentences.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 19 July 2025
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Esther Sun, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
As a result, inmates who could be placed in community halfway houses or home confinement end up staying in prison longer than necessary.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Microgravity, radiation, confinement and a change in sleep-wake cycles and can exert pressure on cells, driving lower immune systems and making astronauts more susceptible to being sick during or after missions.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Loveless and Tackett pleaded guilty to murder, criminal confinement, and arson, and each received 60-year sentences.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confinement
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Israel believes that as few as 20 hostages remain alive in Hamas captivity — many in critical condition, with only days left to live.—
Efrat Lachter , David Hammelburg,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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An additional 251 were taken hostage by Hamas, 50 of whom are still believed to be in the group's captivity.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The cheapest pass at Jackson Hole, WY with no blackout dates or restrictions is currently $2,950.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement In recent years, under both Trump’s and former President Joe Biden’s Administrations, the U.S. has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on Cambodia over its poor human rights record and corruption.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
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The restaurant, located at 810 1/2 E. 31st St., was opened in 1951 by Paul and Kitty Kawakami, a Japanese-American couple who was confined in a California internment camp during World War II despite both being born in the U.S., according to The Star’s archives.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Her grandfather, along with other family members, was imprisoned during World War II in the Japanese internment camps, losing the family farm in the process.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
23 July 2025
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One of the primary limitations as companies work toward the goal of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the scarcity of reliable training data.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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There are always limitations to consider, and this research is no exception to that rule.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some of the factors include time served in prison, their education level before and during incarceration, and the gravity of the offense.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to exercising and working as a custodian, Chris has corresponded with multiple women during his incarceration.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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After pleading guilty, Lewis was sentenced to 2½ years in prison in addition to a no-contact order that bans him from Fever games and facilities.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Under a state law that says the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction can extend someone's sentence based on conduct in prison, Mortimer could serve up to 50½ years.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Confinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confinement. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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