as in to confine
to keep (a person or animal) away from others to prevent a disease from spreading
The hospital quarantined the infected patients. The dog was immediately quarantined.
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as in isolation
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Recent Examples of quarantine
Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Quarantine, test milk for bird flu Dr. Eric Deeble, a senior official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said California officials have quarantined dairy farms where cattle are infected.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The pandemic had a profound impact on the workplace, with effects that continue to resonate long after the initial quarantine measures ended.
—Chris Dyer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Verb
In February 2021, Demi revealed the family had been quarantined together during the pandemic.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Quarantine, test milk for bird flu Dr. Eric Deeble, a senior official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said California officials have quarantined dairy farms where cattle are infected.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
Several of its products are under a recall and the farm has been placed under quarantine.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The pandemic had a profound impact on the workplace, with effects that continue to resonate long after the initial quarantine measures ended.
—Chris Dyer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The prince settled the case out of court while protesting his innocence and was supposed to confine himself to a life out of the limelight.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The secrets weren’t confined to Paul and Lydia’s house.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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This is why the Surgeon General has warned of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, which puts Americans at a heightened risk of many serious ailments—from anxiety and depression to a stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and even premature death.Kendra Davenport, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The presence of disruptions such as social isolation, academic uncertainties and financial hardships highlight the need for mental health support systems.Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 10 Dec. 2024
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The cover is sturdy and hardly noticeable, so the cleaning staff will likely not remove it.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Drain, rinse and dry chickpeas, using a paper towel to remove excess water.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Due to racial segregation, Black soldiers had only two options for entertainment venues close to Camp Robinson: Washington Avenue in North Little Rock and West Ninth Street in downtown Little Rock.Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The specialized high schools, known as crown jewels of the city’s school system, have failed to admit a diverse group of students and been seen as a symbol of school segregation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Entrepreneurs often face the daunting task of separating their emotional attachment to the business from its financial valuation.Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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More than 40 people were assigned to battle the blaze and worked on containment lines on Sunday night, The Tonto National Forest X account posted.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Officials said calmer weather helped firefighters tackle the flames and establish a containment line.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The English author acknowledges that winter can be a painful and isolating time — but also one of transformation.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Blumstein, before reading the details of the study, thought that the carnivorous behavior might have been isolated to female squirrels desperate for the nutrients needed to feed their young.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Or maximize the romance and sense of seclusion by arranging a private meal on the resort’s very own nearby deserted island, Bodu Finolhu.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Written by Birney and Pete Ohs, the film follows Connor Marsh (Birney), a man living in seclusion with his dog Sandy.Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Quarantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarantine. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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