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 arrested and charged with a street racing/stunt driving violation, and his vehicle was impounded, the sheriff’s office said.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Any of the dogs seen from that property at large were to be immediately impounded.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The longtime Trump ally and budget guru worked closely with Musk on the initiative, leading efforts to cut agency regulations and pushing a controversial idea in favor of Trump’s authority to impound funds.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
But project managers have learned that most of their funding was removed by a continuing congressional budget resolution earlier this spring and much of what remained is impounded by the White House budget office.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Any of the dogs seen from that property at large were to be immediately impounded.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The longtime Trump ally and budget guru worked closely with Musk on the initiative, leading efforts to cut agency regulations and pushing a controversial idea in favor of Trump’s authority to impound funds.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
But project managers have learned that most of their funding was removed by a continuing congressional budget resolution earlier this spring and much of what remained is impounded by the White House budget office.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impound
Verb
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And those who really are interested in committing capital are those confined to the markets.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Its stems and roots are confined by the hard plastic walls of the pot.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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County officials announced new lease terms on June 26, with both Bengals and county officials praising the deal that will keep the Bengals in Cincinnati in exchange for stadium renovations.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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For younger professionals, making the wrong move while trying to build connections can stall growth, limit visibility and even damage their reputation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Marginally productive grazing is better than mechanical mowers but limits the future potential of agricultural activities.—
Kip Kolesinskas,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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The young boy had been incarcerated all alone and sent to Manzanar.—
Tracy Slater
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Montague was arrested on June 30 in an apartment building associated with a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals re-entering society after being incarcerated.—
Andrew Stanton
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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North Korea restricts freedom of movement and suffers from persistent economic hardships, with around 60% of North Koreans estimated to be in poverty.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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Cincinnati is restricting nighttime rentals of Red Bikes and electric scooters in the urban core over the Fourth of July weekend.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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Those imprisoned under that code were forced to wear a pink triangle to denote homosexuality.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The crackdown left hundreds killed, thousands imprisoned and several executed.—
Sahar Zand,
ABC News,
28 June 2025
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Maxwell was jailed for 20 years in June 2022 following a one month trial concluding in December 2021.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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According to Collin County records, he was jailed and released.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2025
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There have been no recorded shoe bombings, in the sky or on the ground, since passengers and crew subdued and restrained Reid on that 2001 flight.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Crew members and passengers noticed and restrained him.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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“Impound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impound. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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