as in to confine
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
impound stray animals
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Recent Examples of impound
During the city’s crackdown, 29 people were referred to a Huntington Beach Police Department e-bike-rider education program, 55 warnings were issued, and one vehicle was impounded, according to the department.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The e-motorcycle had been impounded previously after the boy received a citation in December 2024, prosecutors said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
In all, officers impounded 77 dirt bikes and ATVs that, collectively, were valued at $200,000 or more, Beere said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Under the law, vehicles with foreign license plates may otherwise be impounded by police.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The e-motorcycle had been impounded previously after the boy received a citation in December 2024, prosecutors said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
In all, officers impounded 77 dirt bikes and ATVs that, collectively, were valued at $200,000 or more, Beere said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Under the law, vehicles with foreign license plates may otherwise be impounded by police.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impound
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The researchers confined the particles inside an isolated quantum system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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His legacy at this point is confined to the unfunded mandates of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the equally unfunded obligations created by ignoring a statute of repose for child abuse claims, regrettably upheld by a bare majority on the Maryland Supreme Court.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Created by state legislators in 2004, the district was tasked with keeping Colorado compliant with the compact.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The Dodgers considered bringing in a spot starter, manager Dave Roberts said, in order to keep the full rotation on extra rest.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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They would instead be limited to standard repayment plans, which can mean higher monthly payments and no path to PSLF.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Bailee was born when Jelly Roll was 23 and incarcerated for drug dealing.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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Others incarcerated at Aliceville were facing life-threatening health conditions, and made to navigate the same dead-end bureaucracy.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The policy says students within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools retain First Amendment rights while also outlining circumstances the school can restrict speech deemed disruptive.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Though Laurel Cove is intentionally and naturally restricted in size by its venue, the message of the festival is extending far beyond its Kentucky confines today.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Rob-Will seems imprisoned in a crucible of masculinity.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Audriana had a particularly difficult time when her father was imprisoned and later deported to Italy.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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And in fact, that scientist was arrested and his lab was closed and he was jailed for a few years.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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The three-judge panel at the Jakarta Military Court sentenced Sudarko to three years in prison, Cahyono to two and a half years, while Prasetya and Lakka were jailed for 2 years and 18 months respectively.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize more than12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder.—
Terry Tang,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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He was apprehended by military police after being restrained and disarmed by fellow soldiers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Impound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impound. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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