Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for house arrests
Noun
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The dramatic close-up image below captures the immense sunspot region responsible for this week's outbursts.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Online reaction to the captures and euthanization process was mixed.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ultimately, officers decided to take him forcibly, restraining him in something called the WRAP, a device comprising a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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They were allegedly sent from California with $1,000 to purchase supplies for disguises, restraints and burglary tools.—
Louis Casiano , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Volunteers spoke of the risks of verbal and physical confrontations with ICE agents, including the use of pepper spray and other irritants against observers and even arrests.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Authorities have not confirmed any arrests of suspects in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The detainments have broadly affected the staff and students in her district.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Statesman has reached out to Hays County, Buda and Kyle officials for information on any other potential detainments.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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“House arrests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house%20arrests. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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