1
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
Federal immigration officials have asked that Medina not be released, and have requested an immigration detainer.
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Darius Johnson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The sending facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security filed a detainer request for Brito-Costa, who is being held in uptown’s jail without bond.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled in favor of Rourke’s landlord in an unlawful detainer case, according to People.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
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Darius Johnson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The sending facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security filed a detainer request for Brito-Costa, who is being held in uptown’s jail without bond.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled in favor of Rourke’s landlord in an unlawful detainer case, according to People.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detainer
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Lawyers for the environmental groups argued that the detention site is operated under an agreement with the federal government, and detainees are considered subjects of the federal government, not the state.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, officials began enforcing a nationwide ban on electronic cigarettes, with penalties that can include confiscation, fines and even detention.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers opted to advance the policy bill and the appropriations bill that allocates the $5 million in existing funding from other accounts to the governor’s desk, acknowledging that school districts have an obligation to educate all students.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2026
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Within a day in February, for example, the Legislature passed out a $90 million appropriation to counter the federal government’s block on Medicaid dollars going to Planned Parenthood clinics.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tasha Beamon, 48, was charged with vulnerable adult abuse and unlawful imprisonment.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The co-conspirator was sentenced to two years imprisonment for his involvement in Schiller's kidnapping and Jorge Delgado got 15.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Administration officials have credited Section 702 with helping to rescue American hostages overseas, enabling the seizure of fentanyl precursor chemicals from China and even preventing a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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That year, Ukraine elected a Western-leaning government, preceding Russia’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula and arming of insurgent groups to occupy parts of the industrialised east of the country.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lorincz spoke out for the first time since her arrest, conviction and incarceration in a September 2025 interview with the local ABC affiliate WCJB.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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As part of his plea deal, Epstein was allowed to spend the majority of his incarceration working out of the plush personal office, returning to the county jail each night.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Not long after that, the Supporters' Trust took charge, running the club for the next decade and paving the way for the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Teen takeover events have led to violence and criminal charges in Chicago and its suburbs in the past.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Expansive subdivision plans and an annexation for a wastewater infrastructure project are moving forward after garnering votes of approval at Crown Point’s April city council meeting.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The plaintiffs also said that the address the city provided for the annexation is part of a parcel that the city already owned.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Detainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detainer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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