Synonyms of containment

containment

noun

as in isolation

Related Words

• isolation
• segregation
• restraint
• constraint
• confinement
• restriction
• limitation
• circumscription
• stint
• rein

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of containment

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said the Woodside Fire is burning along Highway 1 near Timber Cove and has grown to approximately 143 acres with 20% containment. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Silicon carbide resists extreme radiation and high temperatures, acting as a natural containment barrier. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

In the mid-twentieth century, the United States replaced the crumbling empires of Britain and France and committed itself to the global containment of Soviet Communism. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

The fire has grown to over 220 acres with only 1% containment, leading to mandatory evacuation orders. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 July 2026