as in to confine
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
impound stray animals
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Recent Examples of impound
He was arrested and charged with a street racing/stunt driving violation, and his vehicle was impounded, the sheriff’s office said.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Any of the dogs seen from that property at large were to be immediately impounded.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The longtime Trump ally and budget guru worked closely with Musk on the initiative, leading efforts to cut agency regulations and pushing a controversial idea in favor of Trump’s authority to impound funds.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
But project managers have learned that most of their funding was removed by a continuing congressional budget resolution earlier this spring and much of what remained is impounded by the White House budget office.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Any of the dogs seen from that property at large were to be immediately impounded.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
The longtime Trump ally and budget guru worked closely with Musk on the initiative, leading efforts to cut agency regulations and pushing a controversial idea in favor of Trump’s authority to impound funds.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
But project managers have learned that most of their funding was removed by a continuing congressional budget resolution earlier this spring and much of what remained is impounded by the White House budget office.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impound
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The fire was initially confined and contained, with multiple strategies employed to protect structures, facilities, and infrastructure.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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In one study, researchers induced postnatal stress in a mouse (confining her, forcing her to swim) and separated her from her pups at unpredictable intervals.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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County officials announced new lease terms on June 26, with both Bengals and county officials praising the deal that will keep the Bengals in Cincinnati in exchange for stadium renovations.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Letters are limited to less than 250 words and must be signed (no pseudonyms nor initials).You must include your email address, address with city and daytime phone number for verification.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Withdrawals during a market downturn not only reduce the size of a portfolio but also limit future growth.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The young boy had been incarcerated all alone and sent to Manzanar.—
Tracy Slater
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Montague was arrested on June 30 in an apartment building associated with a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals re-entering society after being incarcerated.—
Andrew Stanton
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Trump’s pressure campaign on U.S. universities has ranged from slashing billions of dollars in research funding to restricting international students.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The City Council Ethics Committee on Monday advanced an ordinance that restricts when the city’s Law Department can attend investigative interviews and lays out when city attorneys can claim attorney-client privilege to avoid sharing records sought by the inspector general.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Iranian director Farsi experienced the revolution at 13, was imprisoned at 16 as a dissident, and left her native Iran at 18.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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On the afternoon of July 2, the Phoenix Police Department responded to calls from a woman who reported the details of her assault, kidnapping and threats against her life while physically imprisoned at a home near Interstate 17 and Orangewood Avenue, court documents said.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Maxwell was jailed for 20 years in June 2022 following a one month trial concluding in December 2021.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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According to Collin County records, he was jailed and released.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2025
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There have been no recorded shoe bombings, in the sky or on the ground, since passengers and crew subdued and restrained Reid on that 2001 flight.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Crew members and passengers noticed and restrained him.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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“Impound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impound. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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