as in to confine
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
impound stray animals
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Recent Examples of impound
That point was made even before a law was passed in 1974 making clear the president cannot impound funds.
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Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The truck was impounded and the suspects, who were also wearing CAL-Fire T-shirts with helmets and radios, were arrested.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The vehicle was impounded and the suspects were arrested for impersonating firefighters and entering an evacuation zone.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
In addition to the summonses, 10 vehicles were seized during the operation — eight of which had suspended registrations, and two that were impounded for other reasons.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The truck was impounded and the suspects, who were also wearing CAL-Fire T-shirts with helmets and radios, were arrested.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The vehicle was impounded and the suspects were arrested for impersonating firefighters and entering an evacuation zone.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
In addition to the summonses, 10 vehicles were seized during the operation — eight of which had suspended registrations, and two that were impounded for other reasons.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impound
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Such harassment and intimidation isn’t confined to Middle America.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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They were forced to live in dilapidated buildings with mold, sewage, and rodent issues, and were confined to their rooms for weeks on end.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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And America faces a housing conundrum: Mortgage rates aren’t falling and home prices are expected to keep rising as Trump, a billionaire property developer, has launched new tariffs and mass deportations that could boost the cost of materials and labor.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rubber toe caps are an integral part of the safety features of these shoes, while ultra-durable heel collars also promise to keep your feet in place while keeping debris out.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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After that, the 551-foot, 228-passenger ship (limited to 200 on Polar cruises) sailed on to Galveston for some drydock prep before sailing to Antarctica from Buenos Aires in December.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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Still, while the WHO has limited if any power to compel China or any other country to act, the body should have been more proactive in November and December.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whitfield, who is portrayed in the film by Leading Actor BAFTA nominee Colman Domingo and turns up in a cameo, was incarcerated for almost 25 years at the prison and also released in 2012.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Now, Mackie is joined by his very own Falcon, Danny Ramirez (Joaquin Torres), and his pal, formerly wrongfully incarcerated Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly).—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Economic barriers, restricted access to education, and regressive gender norms create additional hurdles.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the substantial challenges posed by ongoing economic uncertainty and climate change, the president's policies could further intensify the situation, potentially restricting development, altering affordability and shifting market dynamics in unpredictable ways.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Five people were later imprisoned for his murder, with prosecutors accusing two of them of being members of the notorious Los Lobos gang.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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He was imprisoned for four months in 2024 and was released just a week ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The plaintiffs were held longer than they normally would have been jailed because Immigration and Customs Enforcement had lodged detainer requests.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The three men, captured by Hamas during its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, are set to be freed Saturday, in the fifth exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed in Israel.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mary got another domestic violence restraining order on Dec. 30, an order the court extended on Jan. 22.—
David J. Neal and,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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Moments later, another body camera captures the inmate restrained in handcuffs being carried face down by three officers — two at his arms, another at his legs — through the entryway.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Impound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impound. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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