as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
incarcerated residents of that state are still allowed to vote in elections
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to put in or as if in prison
the state incarcerated over 1900 people last year
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Recent Examples of incarcerated
Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Investigators later said the driver was unaware of the scam call that Brock had received with threats and demands for money, citing an incarcerated relative.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
The jail system’s most severe problems are at Rikers Island, where neglect, mismanagement and the pandemic have created a dangerous, chaotic environment for the incarcerated and correction officers.
—New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Noel is incarcerated in the New Castle Correctional Facility in New Castle, Indiana.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
This marks the latest lawsuit in the ongoing legal troubles for Combs, who is currently incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The material was later determined to be sugar that was sent by someone incarcerated at the Milwaukee County Jail, according to Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
In cases and tragic circumstances that had more twists and turns than the Rust script itself, both Baldwin and still incarcerated Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were charged with involuntary manslaughter.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
After the attack, the prison was placed on lockdown, meaning all those incarcerated in the facility were confined to their housing, as a precaution while an investigation is ongoing, Todd said.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Currently incarcerated in Utah, YoungBoy faces six charges of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, as well as charges related to a pattern of unlawful activity stemming from a May 2023 arrest.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Back in 2012, the two starred in The Paperboy, in which Efron’s wide-eyed character falls for an older woman (Kidman) who is in love with an incarcerated murderer.
—Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Investigators later said the driver was unaware of the scam call that Brock had received with threats and demands for money, citing an incarcerated relative.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
The jail system’s most severe problems are at Rikers Island, where neglect, mismanagement and the pandemic have created a dangerous, chaotic environment for the incarcerated and correction officers.
—New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021
Verb
The sequel is part prison drama, part musical, as incarcerated clown Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) goes on trial for multiple murders but finds a mercurial soulmate in an understanding super-fan (Lady Gaga).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Noel is incarcerated in the New Castle Correctional Facility in New Castle, Indiana.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
This marks the latest lawsuit in the ongoing legal troubles for Combs, who is currently incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The material was later determined to be sugar that was sent by someone incarcerated at the Milwaukee County Jail, according to Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
In cases and tragic circumstances that had more twists and turns than the Rust script itself, both Baldwin and still incarcerated Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were charged with involuntary manslaughter.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
After the attack, the prison was placed on lockdown, meaning all those incarcerated in the facility were confined to their housing, as a precaution while an investigation is ongoing, Todd said.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Currently incarcerated in Utah, YoungBoy faces six charges of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, as well as charges related to a pattern of unlawful activity stemming from a May 2023 arrest.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarcerated
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The regime has shot and killed demonstrators and imprisoned more than 2,000 people, including the mayor of the second-largest city, Maracaibo; several regional opposition leaders; and more than 100 children.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Government forces, meanwhile, are expected to pursue their corruption case against Lee until he’s at least disqualified from running in the next election, if not imprisoned.Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Before the campaign season even began, Maduro’s government had jailed more than 15,000 politicians, protesters, activists, and journalists, subjecting an unknown number to torture.Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Four of the country’s 13 presidents (including Park) have been jailed.Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Mother of Austin Tice sees hope for his release from Syria The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who was taken captive during a reporting trip to Syria in 2012, voiced hope on Sunday that upheaval in Syria will lead to freedom for her son.Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Carter’s approval rating was 31% in November 1980, when 52 Americans were held captive during the Iranian Hostage Crisis.Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Incarcerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarcerated. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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