sequester

verb

si-ˈkwe-stər How to pronounce sequester (audio)
Definition of sequesternext
1
as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others sequestered the woman until she was no longer contagious

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2
as in to confiscate
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority police found and sequestered several illegal weapons

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Recent Examples of sequester This time, the Islanders were sequestered in Las Vegas on The Cromwell's rooftop. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 The first installment revolved around solar contractor Ronald Gladden, who participated in a court case along with a preposterous group of actor-jurors sequestered together for the proceedings. — Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 With their large size, density, and long lifespan, oaks can sequester more carbon dioxide than other species. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 If the jurors don’t reach a verdict by tonight, they will be sequestered at a hotel and will continue deliberations on Wednesday. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequester
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequester
  1. isolate
  2. confiscate
  3. separate
  4. remove
  5. segregate
  6. cut off
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  • According to the researchers, toe-grip training may improve cognition by challenging you to consciously grip a part of the body that’s not routinely isolated or used.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • Syria was for years politically and economically isolated due to sweeping concerns about its leadership, in part for committing atrocities against its own civilians.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
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  • The agent confiscated the letter, carried by Cuban businessman Roberto Carlos Chamizo, and sent him back to Havana.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Drone operators who violate the temporary flight restrictions could face fines of up to $100,000, have their equipment confiscated, and potentially face criminal charges, the FBI said.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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  • This is not Copenhagen, which has wide boulevards where vehicles and bikes can be easily separated.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The film tells the story of the tender yet destructive friendship between two 13-year-old boys who run away when they are threatened with being separated.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 July 2026
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  • The directives also require the companies to remove, within 45 days, the millions of pounds of rotting food inside the warehouse.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • To manage operational heat, the hardware uses a thermal strategy that entirely removes mechanical components like fans or liquid pumps.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
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  • The bestselling author of The Help, Kathryn Stockett serves up a yarn set in the Mississippi Delta during the Depression, when tea was sweet, cafés were segregated, and a fourth of the state’s private property had been repossessed.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Now, the only USA Fencing tournaments Sullivan can participate in are mixed events that are not segregated by gender.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
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  • Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian oil facilities and military assets in recent weeks, seeking to cut off Moscow’s energy revenues and try to raise the political pressure on the Kremlin.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Another method is to cut off oxygen to the fire by using a snuffing lid, then let the fire burn out naturally.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
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