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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Recent Examples of quarantine
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Roughly 700 cases have been reported with 485 people quarantined.
—Christopher O'Donnell, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The remaining 13 players were either in quarantine or isolation due to the stomach virus issue that started to affect the players Tuesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
State public health officials say vaccinated people exposed to measles should monitor for symptoms for three weeks, while unvaccinated people should quarantine and contact their health care provider or local health department immediately.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Roughly 700 cases have been reported with 485 people quarantined.
—Christopher O'Donnell, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Berry and Hunt first connected during quarantine in early 2020.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The remaining 13 players were either in quarantine or isolation due to the stomach virus issue that started to affect the players Tuesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarantine
Verb
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Romance feels confining as Venus clashes with Uranus today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The requirement to add wheels adds costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Loneliness and isolation have been linked to heart disease, dementia and other medical conditions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Medical neglect, isolation, and overcrowding are routine.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Petrecca was thrust into the commentary role, replacing Auro Bulbarelli, who removed himself after spoiling the surprise arrival of Mattarella aboard one of the city’s trams.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to him, real-world deployment is a key step to removing the practical and technological bottlenecks that humanoids face today.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My education journey, shaped by segregation and opportunity has deeply influenced my commitment to equity, access and lifelong learning.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Founded during segregation, the Globetrotters broke down barriers as a showcase for Black athletes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Carl Sagan's baloney detection kit taught us how to separate good science from the work of charlatans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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His piece of genius separated the sides entering the 84th minute but during a chaotic finale, the hosts conspired to grab defeat from the jaws of victory.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The billion-ton rock canopy provides passive containment and shielding that protects the reactor from natural disasters or surface-level threats while the billion-ton rock canopy acts as an extra layer of safety.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Cheshire Fire Department and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to the scene to coordinate containment and cleanup, police said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The team landed on a waterfront house in Bellport, Long Island, which was easily accessible for the crew while appearing isolated.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Behind a stand of trees, a small forest pool offers extra seclusion.—
Rick Jordan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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For a real sense of seclusion, opt for one of the family pool villas that feel like miniature forts.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Quarantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarantine. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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