impoundment

noun

im-ˈpau̇n(d)-mənt How to pronounce impoundment (audio)
Definition of impoundmentnext
as in captivity
the act of confining or the state of being confined after his impoundment in the garage all weekend, the family dog was ready to frolic

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Recent Examples of impoundment Turning off or tampering with these devices can lead to hefty fines, furious insurance companies, government inspections, and even impoundment. — David Szondy may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026 The cost estimate for cleanup of the underwater waste, known as the northern impoundment of the San Jacinto waste pits, has now climbed to a quarter of a billion dollars. — Rebekah F. Ward, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026 Other proposals include the impoundment of vehicles that have been caught repeatedly violating the law. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 Hernandez’s remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla registered in Burke’s name last year after residents in the Hollywood Hills complained the vehicle may have been abandoned, leading to its impoundment. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impoundment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impoundment
  1. captivity
  2. internment
  3. incarceration
  4. imprisonment
  5. confinement
Noun
  • The movie, which starred an orca named Keiko, also dispelled myths about the killer whale and inspired activism around their captivity.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Their captivity took them from western Siberia to Yekaterinburg.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Definition of captivity
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  • But the vastly different conditions under which these objects were produced—at an internment camp and a Pennsylvania estate—expose the striated reality behind that iconography.
    — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026
  • During the special, Klepper travels to a peaceful nude bike rally against ICE internment camps holding people without due process.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of internment
Noun
  • Homelessness after incarceration increases the chances that someone will end up back behind bars, at a steep cost to taxpayers.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Ayón works in Sacramento helping people reintegrate to society after incarceration and is also a student at a community college.
    — Albinson Linares, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of incarceration
Noun
  • Violating the ban on tattooing the head, face or neck is a misdemeanor offense under state law that carries penalties of a fine of up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment for up to one year if convicted.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • After his conviction was vacated, Broadwater sued the state of New York for wrongful imprisonment.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Definition of imprisonment
Noun
  • At least one monitor will focus on the systems for medical care and disability accommodations and the other on the conditions of confinement, according to the order.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026
  • That confinement to our homes changed our preferences for housing.
    — Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of confinement

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“Impoundment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impoundment. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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