IMPOUNDMENTS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

impoundments

noun

plural of impoundment

as in captivities

the act of confining or the state of being confined after his impoundment in the garage all weekend, the family dog was ready to frolic

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Recent Examples of impoundments Police say the crackdown will include citations and vehicle impoundments for adults caught trespassing on construction sites. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 In addition to the fill, there are five closed coal ash impoundments spanning 11 acres on the plant’s southwest corner, the statement said. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Utility owners historically have buried the ash in impoundments or ponds. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026

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incarcerations

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Part of the Measure J mandate passed by voters in 2020 is to reduce incarcerations by adding more interdictions by substance abuse and mental health counselors, when there’s no weapon involved or violent threat.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026
One 2025 study found that these waivers may be tied to fewer hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and incarcerations among adults with serious mental illness.

— Helen Santoro, Denver Post, 29 June 2026

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