as in to confine
to keep (a person or animal) away from others to prevent a disease from spreading
The hospital quarantined the infected patients. The dog was immediately quarantined.
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Recent Examples of quarantine
Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Americans on board will be quarantined at a medical center in Nebraska.
—Iain Sullivan, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The film takes the story in a darker direction, with the crisis spreading to a second city and fresh quarantine measures coming into force as protagonist Maya continues hunting for her younger brother Adi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Numerous countries have said their people would be quarantined or hospitalized for observation.
—Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Americans on board will be quarantined at a medical center in Nebraska.
—Iain Sullivan, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Noun
Soldiers were self-inoculating without quarantine—which led to rampant rates of infection.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The film takes the story in a darker direction, with the crisis spreading to a second city and fresh quarantine measures coming into force as protagonist Maya continues hunting for her younger brother Adi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarantine
Verb
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When that early foundation is delayed or inconsistent, the effects don’t stay confined to those first years.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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What Britain is experiencing, rising antisemitic violence, normalized hostility, and ongoing debates over ideology and enforcement, is no longer confined overseas.—
Ariella Noveck,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Then the pandemic hit, and as kids navigated tough situations at home, isolation, more screen time and school closures, misbehavior got worse.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Set in the Bangladeshi countryside during a pre-digital era, the film centers on Sadu, an impoverished tenant farmer who lives in isolation with his volatile wife.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Verb
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On the Met steps, Osaka opened her dress and removed her headpiece for a grand reveal underneath.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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While the salt helps with debris and odor, soap and warm water help to remove more residue and bacteria.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Noun
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This includes more intentional community engagement and integration of mixed-income housing within developments to mitigate segregation.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Alongside legal segregation, separate and unequal categories emerged for Black music.—
A.D. Carson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Because there isn’t a prospect separating from the pack, who wins the lottery will, in part, dictate which player goes first, depending on organizational need and philosophical preference.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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As the liquids pass a separating membrane, ions transfer between sides to charge or discharge power.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Cost-containment measures, like consolidating software licenses and reusing expensive sets rather than continually tearing them down, were put in place.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Meink about the status of the containment efforts, the current systems used to detect fuel leaks, and measures to prevent future incidents.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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On one third-and-goal at the start of that second quarter, Carr checked a call at the line of scrimmage; York looked and pointed to his left at Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields, isolated against A&M cornerback Will Lee III.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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May 7 Health authorities in Switzerland, Britain, the Netherlands, France, Singapore, South Africa and other countries have isolated former passengers who have already left the ship and are tracing those who may have been in contact with them.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Mountain resorts like The Springs and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise lean into outdoor soaking with dramatic views, while Amanemu and the Blue Lagoon retreat emphasize privacy and seclusion.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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For guests seeking more seclusion, the two-level Heavenly Penthouse and Presidential Suite come with private terraces, plunge pools, and panoramic views of Banderas Bay.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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“Quarantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarantine. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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