1
as in captivity
the act of confining or the state of being confined
the offense is punishable by a fine or imprisonment
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as in incarceration
the state of being held in lawful custody
the long years of imprisonment had taken their toll on his mind and spirit as well as his body
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Recent Examples of imprisonment
The charges carry a maximum penalty of 68 months’ imprisonment and $200,000 in fines.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Was Hsieh’s self-imprisonment a statement on mass incarceration or prison reform?
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The same is true of Guiteau’s eventual imprisonment and trial, which aren’t ignored but barely touch on the wackiness that actually ensued.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Technically, Khan’s imprisonment is the consequence of an entangled mess of numerous legal cases.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
He was soon arrested and charged with unlawful imprisonment and threatening to kill Klingerman, according to the docuseries; a court later ordered him to have no contact with either Klingerman or Rasmussen for five years.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Seibt, 25, submitted her petition under Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, stating that returning to Germany would expose her to imprisonment or physical harm.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Nii Mensah was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for his role in the attack; Jakeem Rose received eight; and Ugnius Asmena received seven.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Was Hsieh’s self-imprisonment a statement on mass incarceration or prison reform?
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The same is true of Guiteau’s eventual imprisonment and trial, which aren’t ignored but barely touch on the wackiness that actually ensued.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Technically, Khan’s imprisonment is the consequence of an entangled mess of numerous legal cases.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
He was soon arrested and charged with unlawful imprisonment and threatening to kill Klingerman, according to the docuseries; a court later ordered him to have no contact with either Klingerman or Rasmussen for five years.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Seibt, 25, submitted her petition under Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, stating that returning to Germany would expose her to imprisonment or physical harm.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Nii Mensah was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for his role in the attack; Jakeem Rose received eight; and Ugnius Asmena received seven.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprisonment
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Most of the people here have already paid the ransoms demanded and been released from captivity in the Sahara.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The mass arrests in 1909 are an early example of police tactics that contribute to the disproportionate incarceration of Black people, a trend that continues today.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kitzing’s brother wrote to them throughout their incarceration, according to historical records.—
Kate Sosin,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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Decades after the Haradas’ legal victory, the family was forced to leave their home on Lemon Street, and they were sent to a World War II internment camp.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Critiques from the American right, which lament the film’s timely depictions of a police state, immigrant internment camps and leftist revolt, read like ChatGPT essays programmed to write in the voice of Karen.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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New Delhi’s support enabled Hasina to undermine democratic institutions, politicize the judiciary and Election Commission, and enforce repressive laws such as the Digital Security Act, which limited free speech online and allowed arbitrary arrests and detentions of opponents of the regime.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Protesters demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, arrests, and detention conditions have at times clashed with law enforcement.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to records, Martínez faced robbery charges in the US, pleaded guilty, and was released on bail before being arrested and sent to a Salvadoran prison.—
Rocio Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Filming without consent in certain circumstances is a Class 5 felony, punishable by up to two and a half years in prison.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Anderson was sentenced to three months in prison and three months of home confinement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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As the two keepers' accelerating madness batters their already uneasy relationship, the film becomes a phantasmagorical endurance test, with the two antagonistic leads hurling themselves against their tight confinement.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Imprisonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprisonment. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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