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to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
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Recent Examples of impounded
Under the ordinance, warnings Broomfield police say will generally be issued long before a vehicle is impounded.
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Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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.
—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
Its ships can end up in legal limbo, impounded in foreign ports, and eventually sold at auction for a fraction of their worth.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The vehicle Evanston Police officers inspected during their investigation has been seized and impounded pending a future administrative hearing, according to police.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege Burke, now 21, killed the 14-year-old girl on April 23, 2025, dismembered her nearly two weeks later, and left her remains in the trunk of his Tesla, which was reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and later impounded.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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.
—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
Its ships can end up in legal limbo, impounded in foreign ports, and eventually sold at auction for a fraction of their worth.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The vehicle Evanston Police officers inspected during their investigation has been seized and impounded pending a future administrative hearing, according to police.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege Burke, now 21, killed the 14-year-old girl on April 23, 2025, dismembered her nearly two weeks later, and left her remains in the trunk of his Tesla, which was reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and later impounded.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impounded
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James sat out Friday night against Boston with sciatica, which kept him sidelined for the first 14 games this season, and left foot joint arthritis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Edmonds missed the ensuing free throw, but Punch kept the possession alive by knocking the ball off of a North Texas player.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Momcozy stroller is designed to support everything from quick errands to longer outings without making kids feel confined or uncomfortable.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The parents are accused of depriving the child of bathroom access, light, food and water while they were confined.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Jorcius’ younger brother interned at Blue Swan Boulders, a rock-climbing gym in downtown Orlando.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Since beginning his college career, Person has interned at two different NASA locations.—
Theresa Bourke,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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In May 2019, the UN Special Rapporteur for Torture examined Julian Assange in a UK prison, where the WikiLeaks founder was incarcerated after Ecuador forced him out of its embassy in London.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Dec. 2025
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Combs, 56, is currently incarcerated at Fort Dix FCI in New Jersey.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
7 Dec. 2025
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Once you're arrested, you're placed in a coma and imprisoned indefinitely.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Assistant District Attorney Desmond McCallum told a judge that cellphone evidence suggested Dominique had been imprisoned in a bathroom and dog crate for months or years — bound with black tape and struck with a white belt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Partying wasn’t limited to just the five boroughs, engulfing the surrounding suburbs, too.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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The Braves loaded the bases with none out in the first against Peralta, who limited the damage to Dominic Smith's sacrifice fly.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Several banks restricted financing to firearms manufacturers or retailers, including those offering assault- or military-style weapons for civilian use.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Validating real-world performance Previously, researchers were restricted to smaller systems that lacked the complexity of utility-grade infrastructure.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Impounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impounded. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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