cordoned (off)

past tense of cordon (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordoned (off)
Verb
  • Kansas City once had an extensive streetcar system with miles and miles of lines that ran through the city, into its neighborhoods and across the state line, but the last line closed in 1957 as the city made way for the automobile.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
  • That location was previously home to 1840 Brewing, which closed in June after nearly eight years of business.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a 55-foot-by-21-foot pool surrounded by a grassy lawn and sundeck, along with a separate spa and a marble fire pit.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The car driving him was surrounded by dozens of police motorbikes and vehicles, making its way to La Santé Prison in southern Paris.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Cordoned (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordoned%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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