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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
Previously, a spokesperson said that the bureau does not discuss conditions of confinement or security procedures and that employee standards of conduct prohibit staff from giving any prisoners preferential treatment.
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Keri Blakinger,
ProPublica,
11 June 2026
The rescue is also urging all adopters of its Ridglan beagles to ensure their collars are properly set up and used at all times, stressing that these safety measures are critical for animals still adjusting to life outside confinement.
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Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
But during operations, this will be handled by what’s called a divertor, an area where the magnetic field lines are shaped to allow some material out of confinement.
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Aurora City Councilman Rob Andrews pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol in Arapahoe County District Court on Tuesday and was sentenced to home confinement, probation and community service.
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Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Keri Blakinger,
ProPublica,
11 June 2026
The rescue is also urging all adopters of its Ridglan beagles to ensure their collars are properly set up and used at all times, stressing that these safety measures are critical for animals still adjusting to life outside confinement.
—
Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
But during operations, this will be handled by what’s called a divertor, an area where the magnetic field lines are shaped to allow some material out of confinement.
—
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Aurora City Councilman Rob Andrews pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol in Arapahoe County District Court on Tuesday and was sentenced to home confinement, probation and community service.
—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confinement
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When the Spanish settlers decamped for Cuba in 1763 after ceding Florida to the English, the few surviving Tequesta, their numbers decimated by 200 years of captivity and slavery, conflict and ill treatment, are believed to have departed with them.
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Today, 160 servicemembers were released from captivity.
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Davidson is one of several parents who are a part of a local movement to advocate for more regulation and restrictions on using technology in classrooms.
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During the special, Klepper travels to a peaceful nude bike rally against ICE internment camps holding people without due process.
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In California, language related to the internment of Japanese Americans at the Manzanar National Historic Site, as well as the history of Indigenous people in Death Valley and Muir Woods came under scrutiny.
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There won't be any ticket limitations per customer, and parking will be free.
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The researchers addressed that limitation by increasing the surface area of the carbon electrode and loading it with vanadium oxide, a material that can store a large amount of energy.
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Glenn Middleton is facing a maximum of 20 years in prison, plus a minimum of five years imprisonment consecutive if found guilty of other charges.
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Those causes carried timeless moral weight that outlasted Gandhi’s assassination and Mandela’s nearly three decades of imprisonment.
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In the movie Invictus, Nelson Mandela refers to the poem by the same name as something that sustained him during his 27 years of incarceration.
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.
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The pair, who were detained in March, had already spent four months in prison prior to the punishment, which ultimately reduced their sentence from 25 lashes to 21, the AP said.
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Taylor, 30, now faces a potential sentence of life in prison.
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“Confinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confinement. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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