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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Aquatic creatures might be confined to their lake or river.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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Once largely confined to therapeutic and clinical settings, the term now appears everywhere from social media feeds and podcasts to conversations about menopause, recovery and longevity.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 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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He was imprisoned for organizing the assassination of Polish Interior Minister Bronisław Pieracki in 1934.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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Elyas said his father did not have high blood pressure before his detainment and developed the condition while imprisoned.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Some chants from the crowd called for jailing the officer who killed Love.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Catis was jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty to possessing and intending to distribute nitazenes.—
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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