IMPOUND Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

impound

verb

Definition of impound

as in to confine

to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave impound stray animals

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Recent Examples of impound He was transferred to a hospital, while his vehicle was impounded as evidence. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 July 2026 The Garden City Police Department also said e-bikes and e-scooters could be impounded. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 Police also impounded a 2021 Dodge Challenger and swabbed it for DNA, and seized electronic devices including an iPhone and a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 The child’s vehicle was impounded and potential charges were forwarded to the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for impound

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This debate will not stay confined to conference panels, of course.

— Humayun Chaudhry, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026
But, in China, the precarity is never confined to those at the bottom.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of confine

Verb

This keeps the area sanitized and removes any mold or allergens that can become a problem if they’re left untouched.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
To avoid this, sow dwarf crepe myrtles at least 4 to 6 feet apart, space standard-sized trees at least 8 feet from each other, and keep crepe myrtles of any size at least 3 feet away from fencing.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of keep

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Evening meals are also limited to hotel guests, who are treated to a snack menu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Temperatures in southern Iran have recently soared above 50 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit), and officials are calling for Iranians to limit their use of air conditioning, according to Iranian state media.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of limit

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Officials alleged that some billed Medicaid for services that were never provided, including care purportedly delivered while aides or recipients were incarcerated, hospitalized, traveling overseas, or working other jobs.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026
Dawson, a long-time cannabis advocate, highlights the injustice of people still incarcerated for offenses now legal.

— Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of incarcerate

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Baker and Obeidat penned a BBC News investigation on the website last year that confirmed he was imprisoned by the Assad regime.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Her earliest memories are of an underground bunker, patrolled by male guards with whips, where she was imprisoned with thirty-nine older women.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of imprison

Verb

Gulf states push China to restrain Iran Gulf states are pushing for China to rein in Iran as doubts grow about the US’ ability to end the five-month conflict.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Jor’Dell Richardson was lying face up on the ground with two officers restraining at least one of his hands when another officer shot him in the stomach.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrain

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