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as in limiting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss
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as in imprisoning
to put in or as if in prison
the accused was confined until the trial could take place
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Recent Examples of confining
Mullin said local governments would be reimbursed for confining suspects.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The requirement to add wheels adds costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Kaine stressed that Democrats want to fund the other agencies at DHS, while confining the ongoing negotiations to the immigration enforcement agencies.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Civil commitment authorizes a court, often based on a health care professional’s assessment, to order the involuntary deprivation of liberty, usually by confining a person to a locked treatment facility.
—Susan E. Collins, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
The Sangram Parishad leaders alleged the government pressured members of the port’s negotiation team to accept the deal while confining them at the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority office in Dhaka.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
This pattern will suppress widespread snowfall, confining wintry weather mainly to the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and higher mountain elevations.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
Previously, the concept of corralling — confining entities — had been demonstrated only for photons and electrons; this is the first time it has been achieved with atoms.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
However, the mom of two has since suffered a tethered spinal cord, limiting her movement and confining her to the house.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The requirement to add wheels adds costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Kaine stressed that Democrats want to fund the other agencies at DHS, while confining the ongoing negotiations to the immigration enforcement agencies.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Civil commitment authorizes a court, often based on a health care professional’s assessment, to order the involuntary deprivation of liberty, usually by confining a person to a locked treatment facility.
—Susan E. Collins, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
The Sangram Parishad leaders alleged the government pressured members of the port’s negotiation team to accept the deal while confining them at the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority office in Dhaka.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
This pattern will suppress widespread snowfall, confining wintry weather mainly to the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and higher mountain elevations.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
Previously, the concept of corralling — confining entities — had been demonstrated only for photons and electrons; this is the first time it has been achieved with atoms.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
However, the mom of two has since suffered a tethered spinal cord, limiting her movement and confining her to the house.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confining
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Weak—or even nonexistent—overnight freezes have left the snowpack soft and unstable early in the day, limiting the window for safe travel.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Heat’s defense was especially dominant at the start, limiting the Cavaliers to just 19 points in the first quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Based on the way the regime is treating you and all these other political activists—imprisoning you all—what does that indicate about the regime?—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Islamic Republic has neutered its domestic opposition, imprisoning its critics including former presidents.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Overly restricting carbs may lead to low energy, digestive issues or nutrient gaps for some individuals.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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But authorities have increasingly presented Telegram as a breeding ground for terrorism and criminal activity, with the country’s communications regulator restricting the app and targeting its Russian founder.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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Another investigation was initiated the following year by the commission after Givens was accused of presiding over two criminal cases after she’d been recused, jailing a man in one case and revoking bond from another.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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When Iranians elected a reformist president, Mohammed Khatami, in 1997, Khamenei hamstrung him by jailing cabinet ministers and shuttering friendly newspapers.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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Arellano joined the brand after interning and working his way into a full-time role, learning production before moving into design.—
J.M. Banks
March 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cohen got an early jump on his entertainment career while interning for Steve Zaillian and Garrett Basch’s Film Rights during high school.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The governor’s bill would require any state agency charged with incarcerating people to follow the standards outlined in the federal law.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The announcement came as the House Rules Committee was considering resolutions to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt, which could have potentially led to the government imposing penalties and incarcerating them.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Confining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confining. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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