as in captivity
the act of confining or the state of being confined
the internment of Americans of Japanese descent during World War II is one of the more shameful chapters in United States history
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Recent Examples of internment
Another internment site was a cremation vessel that held the remains of three people, two large knives and several other relics associated with central Mexico.
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Kerry Breen
july 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
Ephemeral, at 2301 E. 28th Ave., occupies the former Ben’s Market, a convenience store that was started in the 1940s by a Japanese family released from the World War II-era Japanese internment facility known as Camp Amache, in the town of Granada.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
Taniguchi's back story is inspirational, and at the same time instructional in regard to a subject that's back in the news: American internment camps.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This code mandates the teaching and analysis of pivotal events in American History, such as the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and the history of gender inequality.
—Jane Tanaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Kerry Breen
july 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
Ephemeral, at 2301 E. 28th Ave., occupies the former Ben’s Market, a convenience store that was started in the 1940s by a Japanese family released from the World War II-era Japanese internment facility known as Camp Amache, in the town of Granada.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
Taniguchi's back story is inspirational, and at the same time instructional in regard to a subject that's back in the news: American internment camps.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This code mandates the teaching and analysis of pivotal events in American History, such as the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and the history of gender inequality.
—Jane Tanaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internment
Noun
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In zoos, the architecture of captivity arguably finds its most devious achievement, because the designers want to hide the cages and accommodate masses of spectators.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Although some have questioned the legality of Frankie’s captivity, the law is clear.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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Some of the factors include time served in prison, their education level before and during incarceration, and the gravity of the offense.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to exercising and working as a custodian, Chris has corresponded with multiple women during his incarceration.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Suddenly, after previously resigning himself to a lifetime of confinement, David decides to stage an elaborate prison break — with some help — and goes on the run in order to find out what really happened to his only child.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Instead, they are unlawfully used as bargaining chips in POW exchanges and suffer inhumane treatment while in confinement.—
TANYA LOKSHINA,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lyle and Erik were initially sentenced to life in prison without parole.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Described as cocaine kingpins and convicted of a non-violent drug conspiracy, the brothers had been in prison since the mid-1990s, according to NBC DFW.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Internment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internment. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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