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as in to restrict
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss
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2
as in to imprison
to put in or as if in prison
the accused was confined until the trial could take place
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as in scope
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Recent Examples of confine
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
China has seen a major ramp-up of prospective players in recent years, as companies prepare for a high-tech future that was once confined to science fiction.
—Dylan Butts,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Although the image macros subside in favor of straightforward, threatening text — which Landon economically projects on the environment around Violet, rather than cutting to her phone — continuing to use the confines of drop technology keeps the movie’s clock ticking.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Actually, the rodents confined their regularity to the kitchen, where 15 pieces got left on a shelf over a prep table.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
China has seen a major ramp-up of prospective players in recent years, as companies prepare for a high-tech future that was once confined to science fiction.
—Dylan Butts,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Of those flowering plants, 250 are considered rare and 62 are known to only grow within the confines of the park.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Although the image macros subside in favor of straightforward, threatening text — which Landon economically projects on the environment around Violet, rather than cutting to her phone — continuing to use the confines of drop technology keeps the movie’s clock ticking.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confine
Verb
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Japan is part of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime containment strategy that seeks to restrict the Chinese military's access to the Western Pacific Ocean.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Big Story Trump directs repeal of Biden showerhead rule President Trump has ordered his administration to repeal a Biden-era rule restricting water flow from shower heads.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Union leaders and journalists who criticized Bukele have also been imprisoned.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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He is imprisoned in El Salvador, where he was sent with other migrants accused of being gang members.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With shed space fitted out to complete two yachts ranging from 98-feet to 229-feet and surface area of around 60,000 square feet, the yard has huge scope for future superyacht construction.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Do Iranian artists find there is more scope for becoming a professional artist in the diaspora?—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Premier League clubs voted in December 2023 to limit transfer fee amortisation to five years, though the limit was not backdated.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Historically, at least, IDR plans limit borrowers’ monthly payments to a share of their discretionary income and cancel any remaining debt after a certain period, typically 20 years or 25 years.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What happened to the Hollywood Ten, a group of producers, directors and screenwriters who were jailed and blacklisted for refusing to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1947?—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s reign of terror recalls a shameful chapter in our history: The alien and sedition acts of 1798, under which journalists were jailed for criticizing President John Adams.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Neither John Tavares nor Bobby McMann stood out Saturday, but their linemate did enough to put the game out of reach. L3 (Scott Laughton — Max Domi — Calle Järnkrok): C- Though Domi assisted on Robertson’s second goal during a line change, the third line didn’t have a banner night.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The tournament is partnered with the PGA Tour and the Buccaneers legend details the whole point of the invitational is to expand the reach of the Pro Football Hall of Fame away from just one weekend in Canton, Ohio.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In all, Wall Street created and vaporized nearly $6 trillion in market capitalization in the span of 30 minutes, highlighting the extent of the jitters that are materializing across various sectors of the economy over the tariff policy and its rollout.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, the market had likely already factored in the potential positive outcome of the SEC case to some extent during the earlier sharp rally in XRP.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Leesburg 19-19, Eastside 4-3 Buzz: Brianna Tozer went 2 for 5 with a double and 5 RBIs for Leesburg (12-4) in Game 1 of the doubleheader sweep while Hailey Toothaker went 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Padres can start the season with a four-game sweep over the Braves with a win on Sunday.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Confine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confine. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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