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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 quarantined
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Grismer said the result of such quarantined conditions is the development of species that exist only there, at times inside of just a single cave.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The quarantined products include 4-packs of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil and single cans of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, both of which were recalled back in February 2025 after the company’s supplier flagged a manufacturing defect on the pull tab.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The quarantined students were not vaccinated, officials added.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Armando Garcia, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Alternative welfare measures that are clearly labeled, methodologically distinct, and quarantined from core national accounts are entirely appropriate.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Charité | Pia Nitz While quarantined, neither Stafford's wife, Rebekah, nor their four children ever developed symptoms of Ebola, according to Charité.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Not everyone quarantined in Nebraska has been happy about it.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The 18 Americans, who disembarked May 10 in the Canary Islands have been quarantined at the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
According to Florida law, any canines considered dangerous will be seized by animal control and are typically quarantined and held for at least 10 business days while investigations are conducted.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Adjective
To move warm-blooded animals outside of a quarantined area, the animal must be inspected and treated as required by the TAHC and issued a permit or certificate for movement by a TAHC representative.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Grismer said the result of such quarantined conditions is the development of species that exist only there, at times inside of just a single cave.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The quarantined products include 4-packs of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil and single cans of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, both of which were recalled back in February 2025 after the company’s supplier flagged a manufacturing defect on the pull tab.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The quarantined students were not vaccinated, officials added.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Medical services The report comes as nearly 180 detainees at the facility are quarantined due to possible measles exposure, according to DHS.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Alternative welfare measures that are clearly labeled, methodologically distinct, and quarantined from core national accounts are entirely appropriate.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Charité | Pia Nitz While quarantined, neither Stafford's wife, Rebekah, nor their four children ever developed symptoms of Ebola, according to Charité.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Not everyone quarantined in Nebraska has been happy about it.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The 18 Americans, who disembarked May 10 in the Canary Islands have been quarantined at the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
According to Florida law, any canines considered dangerous will be seized by animal control and are typically quarantined and held for at least 10 business days while investigations are conducted.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarantined
Adjective
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The separated explants, though, got busy dismantling parts of themselves that were no longer useful.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Connor Bedard completed a career-best season despite missing time because of a separated shoulder, and Louis Crevier rose to the top defensive pair.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 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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The debate around whether AI could be worthy of moral consideration has long been confined to the more philosophical circles of the AI industry.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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In the 1970s, courts ordered the district to address the harms of its segregated schools.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the 1970s, courts ordered the district to address the harms of its segregated schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Big Brother 4 The first season with a sequestered jury (sorry, Danielle Reyes), Big Brother 4 was also the first installment in which players with a history outside of the house played together.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The trial was a madly raucous media event, requiring many weeks and a sequestered jury.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 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
Adjective
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These close-range interactions cause the particles to act collectively rather than as independent units, generating physical properties that cannot be extrapolated by looking at single, isolated atoms.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Unfortunately, Saturday night's rain wasn't enough to curb our drought conditions and rain chances are limited this week with only isolated thunderstorms Wednesday through the weekend.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The airline also restricted the conditions under which refunds would be provided, prompting pushback from some plus-size travelers who argued the changes would make their trips more complicated.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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This restriction travels with the pick rather than with the team, so a future pick that now belongs to another team could still be restricted on lottery night.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Quarantined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarantined. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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