1
as in to restrict
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss
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2
as in to imprison
to put in or as if in prison
the accused was confined until the trial could take place
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as in scope
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Recent Examples of confine
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The requirement to add wheels creates additional costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The National Park Service did not change its confine and contain strategy to reflect the worsening conditions and maintained that there was still no threat to public safety or developed areas.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
They were confined to a reservation along the Colorado-New Mexico border.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The requirement to add wheels creates additional costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Noun
Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The National Park Service did not change its confine and contain strategy to reflect the worsening conditions and maintained that there was still no threat to public safety or developed areas.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confine
Verb
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Rayo exerted some pressure but were largely restricted to shots from distance.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The act, which was reintroduced to Congress earlier this year, would prohibit banks with more than $100 billion in assets from restricting the number of processing networks on which a credit card transaction can be processed.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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His main challenger, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a CHP member, has been imprisoned since March last year and is on trial on corruption charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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During the domestic crackdown that started that year, the Kremlin shut popular news outlets, banned opposition groups, and imprisoned hundreds of talented young Russians.—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The exact scope and timing of layoffs remain mostly unknown.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The policy should also require input from expert engineers and consultants to verify the scope and needs for all major projects, as well as careful reviews of all vendor contracts by qualified legal counsel prior to execution.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The official said the attacks were limited and do not represent a resumption of major combat operations against Iran.—
Courtney Kube,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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After appearing in 40 games and winning Rookie of the Year in 2024, Clark was limited to just 13 appearances last season due to a groin strain and ankle-bone bruise.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Over four years of the war in Ukraine, Russian authorities have jailed 1,603 political prisoners, according to Memorial, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian human rights organization.—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Critics, however, say hundreds remain jailed for political reasons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Penn Quarter is one of Washington's most convenient neighborhoods for visitors, with museums, monuments, theaters, sports venues, restaurants, and Metro stations all within easy reach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Name the pattern, refine the message, and choose the path that expands your reach.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Noun
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To an extent, the film is about survival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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The energy returned in a big way this season, to the extent there were credible rumours as recently as in the past two weeks that Guardiola wanted to stay after all.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Among those nine wins were a three-game sweep at Big 12 champion Kansas and a series win over TCU.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Padres didn’t become the exception Wednesday in a 3-0 loss to the Phillies that completed a three-game sweep in the East Village.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Confine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confine. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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