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 In the video, the LAPD officer can be heard citing California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n), a law that allows law enforcement to tow and impound vehicles parked in restricted zones. — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Police also impounded the e-motorcycle. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The Tesla in which she was discovered had been impounded in a Los Angeles tow yard. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 17 June 2026 After learning that Casey's car had been impounded, George went to retrieve the vehicle, and discovered a strong smell coming from the trunk. — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impound

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For a blissful minute, the miracle of infinite connection was confined to home offices; thanks to high costs and poor coverage, cell phones were a slow-grower in the West.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
But why should all the players be confined to Plaschke’s view of politics?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of confine

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Ify’s box contains a fake $100 bill, but Catherine decides to keep her box.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
James McConnell The 21-year-old central midfielder returned to action at the end of last season, playing for the under-21s and training with the first team after an injury kept him out of action for a large portion of the campaign.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of keep

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Elsewhere in defence, Liverpool will have their two senior left-backs — Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas — available, which may limit the opportunities for Luke Chambers (22) and Calum Scanlon (21).

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Make simple shifts such as limiting soda and sugary drinks and snacks while focusing on healthy meals and having a treat at the end of the day.

— Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of limit

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Creech, 75, has been incarcerated for more than 50 years, most of them on death row, for the murder of three men — one a fellow prisoner.

— Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
The new restriction builds on an earlier Missouri law enacted in 2023 that prohibited the Department of Corrections from providing gender-transition surgeries to incarcerated people.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of incarcerate

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These shorts deliberately restrict blood flow from the lower extremities, causing veins to bulge as blood pools.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
In Spain, the UK, and Switzerland, temperatures hit all-time highs, prompting many outdoor attractions to close or restrict their hours.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of restrict

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He also was denied medical treatment despite developing infections and other health complications while imprisoned.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
She was subsequently imprisoned for several months on charges of opposing the government of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi.

— News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026

Definition of imprison

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The filet mignon stays classy and restrained, while the dry-aged New York strip and ribeye lean deeper into the richness people come to steakhouses for in the first place.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Litchfield’s most exuberant inmate, Taystee is deeply impacted by the death of her best friend, Poussey, who was being restrained incorrectly by a prison guard.

— Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026

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