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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
Reports from inside the facility reveal dire conditions, including insufficient food and water, unsanitary confinement, and medical neglect.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Van Hollen went to El Salvador last week to visit the Salvadoran immigrant outside of the country’s terrorism confinement center, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, referred to as CECOT.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
In March, Abrego Garcia, who lived with his wife in Maryland, was sent to El Salvador’s notorious terrorist confinement center (CECOT).
—The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
The cats underwent rigorous training, including exposure to intense G-forces and confinement, to prepare for the mission.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Van Hollen went to El Salvador last week to visit the Salvadoran immigrant outside of the country’s terrorism confinement center, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, referred to as CECOT.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
In March, Abrego Garcia, who lived with his wife in Maryland, was sent to El Salvador’s notorious terrorist confinement center (CECOT).
—The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
The cats underwent rigorous training, including exposure to intense G-forces and confinement, to prepare for the mission.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confinement
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People watch a live broadcast of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander as he is released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, at a plaza known as the hostages square in Tel Aviv, Monday, May 12, 2025.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
12 May 2025
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There are 59 hostages still in Gaza, at least 24 of whom are assessed to be alive, including Alexander, now 21 years old after having spent two birthdays in Hamas captivity.—
Stepheny Price , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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Harvard, in its refusal to comport with new federal guidelines regarding DEI restrictions, has put $9 billion in federal funding at risk.—
Rep. Steve Weir,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Complete access to Netflix without restrictions is considered Open.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The story is based on Tokuda-Hall’s grandparents, who met at the library in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 May 2025
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The law has been used just three times: in the War of 1812, World War I, and, infamously, in World War II to imprison Japanese-Americans in internment camps — a shameful chapter in our history.—
Juan Vargas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Under the draft bill, the limitations would be made permanent.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Like Proton Drive, Proton Calendar and Proton Pass are available to free users, but with limitations.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Mothers in lockup have a different experience compared to those who aren’t behind bars, as incarceration can impact the emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of the mom and her baby, but luckily, programs of support are being established in jails, like Rikers Island’s Doula Program.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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Before the event, Serna said the goal was to make sure that women in custody know about the resources available to them both in the jail and after release to help break the cycle of incarceration.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In that case, Douglas was sentenced to five years of probation and had his 2-year prison sentence stayed, court documents say.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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In June 2024, three people were sentenced to eight months in prison after being found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Jr in that May 2023 match at Valencia.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Confinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confinement. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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