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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
Meanwhile, the ohmic-heating system drives electrical current through the plasma to raise temperatures and support confinement.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 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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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 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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There is also the mystery around the captivity of Otto Hightower, Alicent’s father.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The colors would be unusual in North Carolina, and more common in animals bred in captivity for specific coloring.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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The change would bring state policy in line with federal law, which already includes those restrictions.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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In April, American Airlines tightened restrictions on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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During the special, Klepper travels to a peaceful nude bike rally against ICE internment camps holding people without due process.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Sometimes our limitations arrive uninvited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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That sense of spiritual imprisonment may have another explanation.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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The coup ended with the slaughter or imprisonment of most of its participants.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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In October, his children made heartfelt pleas to a New York federal judge to see their father released from federal lockup after more than a year of incarceration.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Expanding treatment courts would increase access to care, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and create pathways to recovery and stability.—
Justyna Rzewinski,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Landry faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in federal prison, according to federal prosecutors.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Oslo, NorwayReuters — The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a seven-week trial that has further dented the royal family’s once picture-perfect image.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Confinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confinement. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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