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as in arrested
to take or keep (someone) in confinement by authority of law
Police detained the suspect.
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as in slowed
to keep (someone or something) from proceeding or progressing
She sent word that she had been unavoidably detained. The plane was detained for hours due to inclement weather.
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Recent Examples of detained
Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
As the friendly Brits look on in horror, Alex is detained by the conductor, who locks her up in the laundry room.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
At least three Germans have also been detained.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Since the rallies began, Turkey has detained more than 1,000 protesters.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Georgescu, a pro-Russian candidate, was detained by Romanian authorities in late February after an investigation into his campaign was launched on allegations of election fraud and Russian interference.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Canadian visa seeker detained during routine meeting Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian entrepreneur, was detained at the San Diego border while going through the process to legally obtain a work visa.
—April Rubin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
In March, several visa and green card holders have been detained, such as Mahmoud Khalil, Rasha Alawieh, and Lewelyn Dixon, among others.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Days before the run, a Latino father was detained by ICE in the parking lot of East Los Angeles’ Lincoln Park, near where my daughters study ballet and baile folklorico, regional Mexican dance.
—George B. Sánchez-Tello, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
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The ship was detained by Taiwanese authorities in February near where a cable linking Taiwan's main island with outlying Penghu County had been damaged.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
As the friendly Brits look on in horror, Alex is detained by the conductor, who locks her up in the laundry room.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
At least three Germans have also been detained.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Since the rallies began, Turkey has detained more than 1,000 protesters.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Georgescu, a pro-Russian candidate, was detained by Romanian authorities in late February after an investigation into his campaign was launched on allegations of election fraud and Russian interference.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Canadian visa seeker detained during routine meeting Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian entrepreneur, was detained at the San Diego border while going through the process to legally obtain a work visa.
—April Rubin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
In March, several visa and green card holders have been detained, such as Mahmoud Khalil, Rasha Alawieh, and Lewelyn Dixon, among others.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Days before the run, a Latino father was detained by ICE in the parking lot of East Los Angeles’ Lincoln Park, near where my daughters study ballet and baile folklorico, regional Mexican dance.
—George B. Sánchez-Tello, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detained
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Yella Beezy was also once arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of marijuana — charges which were later dismissed, according to court documents.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Howard was later arrested near the edge of campus after leaving the scene on foot, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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The school's email came amid outrage by some over the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a university graduate and pro-Palestinian activist who was apprehended over the weekend and is being detained in Louisiana.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Federal immigration authorities apprehended Khalil at a university residence following his participation in a Gaza solidarity encampment organized by Columbia University students in 2024.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Their purpose was to raise funds to create a home for delinquent girls.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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Student loan servicers typically begin reporting late payments on delinquent federal student loans when a payment hasn’t been made for 90 days - that’s why the first wave of late payments was reported in February.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Detained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detained. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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