1
as in to restrict
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 to imprison
to put in or as if in prison
the accused was confined until the trial could take place
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as in scope
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Recent Examples of confine
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Some with the condition experience patchy hair loss confined to the scalp, while others experience total hair loss all over the body.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 May 2025
Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Together with her seven surviving siblings, Elisabeth spent much of her childhood in nature rather than in the confines of the royal court.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
One of the five Venezuelan opposition activists who recently escaped after more than a year confined inside the Argentine Embassy in Caracas says their dramatic rescue underscores the crumbling state of the Nicolas Maduro regime’s security forces.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Some with the condition experience patchy hair loss confined to the scalp, while others experience total hair loss all over the body.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
Squeezing into the narrow confines, the clang of the metal doors closing and the nearness of their neighbors can be unsettling, if not downright dangerous.
—Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Together with her seven surviving siblings, Elisabeth spent much of her childhood in nature rather than in the confines of the royal court.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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And while the Knicks were one of the NBA’s best defenses at restricting long-range attempts during the regular season, that did not show in the four matchups with Boston.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Trump's executive order sought to restrict its lawyers from accessing government buildings and officials, and threatened to cancel federal contracts held by the firm's clients.—
Mike Scarcella and David Thomas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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President Donald Trump has launched harsh immigration actions in his first 100 days in office—detaining more people for immigration violations, allowing arrests outside schools and courthouses, and sending more than 200 Venezuelan men to be imprisoned in El Salvador.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The policy saw payments go to family members of Palestinians who were imprisoned, killed or injured in connection with attacks against Israelis.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Analysts say there is much scope to remove brands and cut headcount.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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After Trump's whiplash on tariffs in recent months, the full scope of the economic impact on Canada is not yet clear.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The new executive order builds on that policy by not limiting it to certain drugs under Medicare but also including Medicaid and private sector insurance available on the commercial marker, said White House spokesman Kush Desai.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Another common myth is that sustainable fashion is limited in aesthetic appeal—often perceived as overly simplistic, oversized or lacking in variety.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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He was arraigned May 2 and jailed on a $75,000 bond.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
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The unusual dispute will next week go before a judge, who will hear arguments on whether Hall should remain jailed.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The initiative expands the reach of our talents and connects São Paulo to global networks of creation and development.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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What to Know President Trump, who is brokering the Russia-Ukraine peace process, has expressed both frustration and optimism in recent weeks, believing a deal to be near, but just out of reach because the two sides are holding things up.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Thus, to the extent that the IEEPA’s language is unclear, the major questions doctrine suggests that the law should be construed to not permit these tariffs.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
13 May 2025
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The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
Noun
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No cellphones are allowed, and the technology sweep of the chapel takes place to ensure there are no recording devices.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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And the Bucks’ exit in a 4-1 gentleman’s sweep by the Indiana Pacers showcased their inability to compete even in a weakened Eastern Conference.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Confine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confine. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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