as in to confine
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
impound stray animals
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Recent Examples of impound
The owner was tracked down and cited and that vehicle was also impounded, police said.
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Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
While there are no age restrictions in most jurisdictions, enforcement varies—and police may issue warnings, fines, or impound the vehicle if a minor is caught riding on public streets or trails.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Anything – absolutely anything that will embarrass The Party is suppressed, impounded, sealed, ruled confidential, granted protective orders, etc. etc.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
According to Kansas City’s municipal code on impounding a dog who has bitten someone, the dog — if already deemed dangerous through the court process— should be immediately impounded and euthanized humanely.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
While there are no age restrictions in most jurisdictions, enforcement varies—and police may issue warnings, fines, or impound the vehicle if a minor is caught riding on public streets or trails.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Anything – absolutely anything that will embarrass The Party is suppressed, impounded, sealed, ruled confidential, granted protective orders, etc. etc.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
According to Kansas City’s municipal code on impounding a dog who has bitten someone, the dog — if already deemed dangerous through the court process— should be immediately impounded and euthanized humanely.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impound
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Its value was largely confined to the provider who created or maintained it.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The elementary school curriculum was mostly limited to the three R’s, and the high schools confined themselves to a college-preparatory program.—
Sloan Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Before then, European leaders are likely to push for the U.S. to keep Ukraine's interests in mind.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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And the ongoing speculation about further tax rises in the Autumn Budget will probably keep consumers in a cautious mood.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The investments at the SAP Center include, but are not limited to, renovations to keep the area up to NHL requirements, architectural and entertainment enhancements, and code upgrades.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Tickets to the event are limited and run hundreds or even thousands of dollars.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 Aug. 2025
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Williams has been incarcerated at the Hamilton County Justice Center since late February 2024 on a $1 million bond.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Seven people have died in San Diego County jails this year — the latest an 82-year-old man who other incarcerated men say was ignored for days and allowed to decline in administrative segregation.—
Jaelyn Rodriguez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Various financial sanctions, including UEFA’s Squad Cost Rules (SCR), have restricted Villa’s ability to spend this summer, with deputy goalkeeper Marco Bizot and forward Evann Guessand the only acquisitions.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Any new settlement construction is expected to restrict the movement of Palestinians in the area.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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For more than 20 years, Lyle and Erik were imprisoned separately, with Lyle in Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, Calif., and Erik about 500 miles away at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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First, his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was imprisoned for stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese star to pay off gambling debts.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Those found guilty of criticizing, insulting, defaming or threatening the king, queen, or heir apparent can be jailed for between three and 15 years for each count, with some sentences stretching to 50 years.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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The semi-truck driver who caused a crash on the Florida Turnpike that killed three South Floridians was jailed in California days after the crash, officials confirmed Tuesday.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The plane was met promptly by local law enforcement officers, who restrained and removed the passenger from the aircraft.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On July 28, 2025, she was pulled over by local police for driving without a license and improperly restraining a child.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Impound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impound. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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