impounds

verb

Definition of impoundsnext
present tense third-person singular of impound
as in keeps
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave impound stray animals

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  1. keeps
  2. limits
  3. restricts
  4. holds
Verb
  • However, what keeps the Bayonetta games in that rarified strata of brilliance are their intricate and involved combat systems.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Testing code without breaking the bank keeps everyone happy and protects your leadership team’s bottom line.
    Steve Rodda, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of keeps
Verb
  • People suggest fixing the shortfall in funding for Social Security benefits by getting rid of the wage cap — the cap limits the amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (in 2025 the limit will be $176,100).
    Brian J. O’Connor, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Quarterback Justin Herbert doesn't have the strongest offensive weapons in his arsenal, which at times, limits the passing game.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of limits
Verb
  • Key streams that once produced ample salmon — including the lower Snake River — are dammed, which restricts access to and survival of the fish.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Another new labor measure restricts the ability of employers to hold mandatory employee meetings with anti-union messages.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of restricts
Verb
  • Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The upper level holds a bonus room, loft and three more bedrooms while the lower level comprises a large recreation room, home movie theater, a wine cellar and guest suite.
    David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of holds
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