as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
confined citizens have basic rights under that nation's constitution
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as in restricted
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss
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as in jailed
to put in or as if in prison
the accused was confined until the trial could take place
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Recent Examples of confined
Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
In such confined, awkward sites, devised to hold a five-story house, what was important to him?
—David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
Hydrothermal explosions occur when hot water in a volcano system turns into steam in a confined area, Morgan wrote.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
One of Calhoun's first classified meetings involves something — or someone — locked away in a confined holding cell.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 July 2024
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Adjective
But even with this extensive network, there still is a need for improvements to address data gaps and enhance the representation of different aquifers, both in confined and unconfined conditions.
—Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
In such confined, awkward sites, devised to hold a five-story house, what was important to him?
—David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
Hydrothermal explosions occur when hot water in a volcano system turns into steam in a confined area, Morgan wrote.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
One of Calhoun's first classified meetings involves something — or someone — locked away in a confined holding cell.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confined
Verb
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The reason the internet satellite service became so popular after the women's rights protests began in 2022 is because access to Instagram and WhatsApp was restricted due to widespread civil unrest.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The state had had similar laws since the late 1970s, but they had been restricted to kids with extensive records of violent felonies.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the sixth episode of Season 3, the 1990s timeline begins with a montage of Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) bringing meals to Coach Scott, who is imprisoned in the animal pen.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the third still is Stan, talking to someone on the phone with most of the team imprisoned.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dozens of Israeli hostages are still being held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Six people in Ohio are accused of holding a man captive for about a week and repeatedly beating him with a metal baseball bat.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Welcome upgrade from the Bolt, which was limited to a 55 kW fast charge.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Toronto limited the Habs’ offensive zone time and kept things to the outside.—
Omar White,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lundy has remained jailed since his November arrest, and his attorney did not respond to requests for comment.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Andrew Griggs — who was found guilty of murdering Debbie Griggs and jailed for life in 2019 — appeared at Canterbury Crown Court on Wednesday, March 19.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mah’s legislation called for allowing youths incarcerated for lengthy sentences to be eligible for resentencing by a judge who should take the age and maturity level of the person seeking the resentencing into consideration.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The actual policy changes related to the California Model, the secretary said, are limited to adapting training courses and working to make staff more aware of the mental and emotional consequences of trauma on staff and incarcerated people.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Confined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confined. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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