as in imprisoned
taken and held prisoner
incarcerated residents of that state are still allowed to vote in elections
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as in jailed
to put in or as if in prison
the state incarcerated over 1900 people last year
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Recent Examples of incarcerated
Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Proceeds from book sales pay for sending free copies to incarcerated people.
—Victoria Law, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
The people that Kozak ministered to during that period included nursing home residents and incarcerated prisoners, Maddock said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Consider, for instance, that the overrepresentation of serious mental illnesses among the homeless and incarcerated is a visible testament to our failure to treat these brain disorders early and effectively.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Garcia Torres will remain incarcerated — records show he is being held in Corcoran State Prison — pending the appellate process and any subsequent decision by the district attorney’s office on whether to re-file a murder charge against him.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Each week, the media organization — which reports on the American prison system — is releasing a song performed by an incarcerated person in its newsletter, Redemption Songs.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
An incarcerated man who fled from a community work crew in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Friday morning has been taken back into custody, according to the state's Department of Corrections.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
By communicating with incarcerated activists Robert Earl Council and Melvin Ray, the film exposes systemic issues, including brutal conditions and high mortality rates, while advocating for transparency and justice in a system that often operates in secrecy.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
Now 74, Weinstein has been incarcerated since 2020.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
The lawsuit paints a picture of dangerous gaps in pregnancy and postpartum care that advocates say loom over those incarcerated in Alabama, which leads the nation in pregnancy criminalization cases.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The Chinese natives are currently incarcerated at the Ventura County Main Jail and the Todd Road Jail, respectively, and face up to four years’ imprisonment followed by two years of probation.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Lori and Chad are still legally married despite being incarcerated in different states.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
At the far end of the gym, incarcerated men in tan uniforms knelt to pray.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
The girl reported the assaults to her elementary school teacher while Dixon was incarcerated on unrelated charges, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
His attorney Margaret DaRocha asked that Burke receive medical and psychiatric help while he was incarcerated.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Hispanic people make up nearly 30% of the incarcerated population in the United States.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Proceeds from book sales pay for sending free copies to incarcerated people.
—Victoria Law, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
The people that Kozak ministered to during that period included nursing home residents and incarcerated prisoners, Maddock said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Consider, for instance, that the overrepresentation of serious mental illnesses among the homeless and incarcerated is a visible testament to our failure to treat these brain disorders early and effectively.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Garcia Torres will remain incarcerated — records show he is being held in Corcoran State Prison — pending the appellate process and any subsequent decision by the district attorney’s office on whether to re-file a murder charge against him.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Each week, the media organization — which reports on the American prison system — is releasing a song performed by an incarcerated person in its newsletter, Redemption Songs.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
An incarcerated man who fled from a community work crew in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Friday morning has been taken back into custody, according to the state's Department of Corrections.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
By communicating with incarcerated activists Robert Earl Council and Melvin Ray, the film exposes systemic issues, including brutal conditions and high mortality rates, while advocating for transparency and justice in a system that often operates in secrecy.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Weinstein, 74, has been incarcerated since his first rape conviction in 2020.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
Now 74, Weinstein has been incarcerated since 2020.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
The lawsuit paints a picture of dangerous gaps in pregnancy and postpartum care that advocates say loom over those incarcerated in Alabama, which leads the nation in pregnancy criminalization cases.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The Chinese natives are currently incarcerated at the Ventura County Main Jail and the Todd Road Jail, respectively, and face up to four years’ imprisonment followed by two years of probation.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Lori and Chad are still legally married despite being incarcerated in different states.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
At the far end of the gym, incarcerated men in tan uniforms knelt to pray.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
The girl reported the assaults to her elementary school teacher while Dixon was incarcerated on unrelated charges, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
His attorney Margaret DaRocha asked that Burke receive medical and psychiatric help while he was incarcerated.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarcerated
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Alicia Vikander plays Baranov’s wife Ksenia, and Tom Sturridge is a banker and oligarch based on former oil and gas baron Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was jailed after challenging Putin’s grip on power.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Torrie Lemon, 24, pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday, May 14, according to a sentencing order obtained by PEOPLE, which notes that following her 40 days jailed, she would be placed on probation for a period of 1,420 days.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Since 2023, more than 266 students have interned with the department.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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In the summers, from 2022 to 2024, Skylar interned with her dad’s former team as part of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Zambian reserve rewilds captive lions Two lions born in captivity are preparing for life in the wild on the vast Lolelunga Private Reserve in Zambia.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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To avoid billions in losses, Japan is effectively using Southeast Asia as a captive market for excess supply.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Incarcerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarcerated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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