as in to imprison
to put in or as if in prison
the state incarcerated over 1900 people last year
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Recent Examples of incarcerate
In Pittsburgh, about an hour away from the rural facility where Lillian was incarcerated, Chris, who chose to withhold his last name, went through the same withdrawal syndrome at the Allegheny County Jail.
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Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Religious vow Landor was incarcerated in Louisiana in 2020 for possessing methamphetamine, cocaine, amphetamine and marijuana.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Despite concerns about church-state separation, evidence suggests these initiatives significantly aid incarcerated individuals in finding purpose, accountability, and hope.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Jones-Whitaker was incarcerated in the Upper Peninsula, so the student attorneys spoke with him by phone and mail.
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Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Religious vow Landor was incarcerated in Louisiana in 2020 for possessing methamphetamine, cocaine, amphetamine and marijuana.
—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Despite concerns about church-state separation, evidence suggests these initiatives significantly aid incarcerated individuals in finding purpose, accountability, and hope.
—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Jones-Whitaker was incarcerated in the Upper Peninsula, so the student attorneys spoke with him by phone and mail.
—
Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarcerate
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He was imprisoned for three years in 2001 for inciting subversion of state power.
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Xiaobo worked relentlessly as an advocate for democracy and reform in China, for which he was arrested and imprisoned multiple times; he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010.
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Jail records show that Alcin, Martinez, Cobas and Putney were all denied bond and remained jailed at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
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Also contentious was last year’s jailing of former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong over sugar import permits a decade ago despite no evidence of personal financial gain.
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“Incarcerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarcerate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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