DETAINER Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

detainer

noun

di-ˈtā-nər

Definition of detainer

as in detention

the state of being held in lawful custody keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours

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as in appropriation

the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent

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Recent Examples of detainer He was later released on bond and turned over to ICE in Hartford on a detainer. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 On the day of his release, ProPublica found, Hernández had in place what’s known as an immigration detainer, a formal request for law enforcement agencies to hold noncitizens for pickup by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 11 June 2026 This indicates that in more than half of the cases, individuals encountered by local police were subsequently subject to federal immigration holds or detainer requests following an arrest or stop. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 At issue in the case was the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits Boston Police and other city departments from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration detainers. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for detainer

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Noun

Amid the confinement and the sadness of being away from his family, soccer allowed Ayón to forge great friendships like the one with Andrade, who spent a year and a half in immigration detention at the same center, McFarland’s Central Valley Annex.

— Albinson Linares, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Federal authorities have subjected record numbers of immigrants to mandatory detention, including in inhuman and degrading conditions, while gutting internal oversight mechanisms.

— Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of detention

Noun

The measure, part of the annual State Department appropriations bill, now heads to the Senate.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
The amendment, considered on the floor as part of the annual National Security, Department of State, and related programs appropriations bill, saw 103 Democrats vote yes.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Definition of appropriation

Noun

Violating the ban on tattooing the head, face or neck is a misdemeanor offense under state law that carries penalties of a fine of up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment for up to one year if convicted.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 17 July 2026
After his conviction was vacated, Broadwater sued the state of New York for wrongful imprisonment.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026

Definition of imprisonment

Noun

Brody also cited the former stockbroker Patten's remorse for his crime of securities fraud, and his history of seizures, which included two in February and May, as other reasons for a non-prison sentence.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
On Monday, the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued a statement on Facebook announcing the arrests, as well as the seizure of copious amounts of drugs over the course of Phish’s three shows at the Ruoff Music Center.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

Definition of seizure

Noun

Homelessness after incarceration increases the chances that someone will end up back behind bars, at a steep cost to taxpayers.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Ayón works in Sacramento helping people reintegrate to society after incarceration and is also a student at a community college.

— Albinson Linares, NBC news, 18 July 2026

Definition of incarceration

Noun

Newcastle cannot reach the top as quickly as initially hoped post-takeover, given the financial constraints.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Meanwhile, Boston did its part to make visiting fans feel at home, so much so that a mutual admiration society took root during the Tartan Army’s brief takeover of Beantown’s taprooms.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of takeover

Noun

Planning and Zoning Commission members on May 18 voted in a tie, which meant a denial of the application under a conditional use permit, but the owners pressed forward seeking an annexation with a development agreement instead.

— Noah Daly July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Prior to Russia being excluded from the G8 in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea, parts of Europe were directly dependent on Russia for oil and gas.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of annexation

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