QUARANTINES Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quarantine

as in confines

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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noun

plural of quarantine

as in isolations

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Under the guise of search and rescue, Beijing deploys a massive air and naval force that quarantines the island. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025

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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.

— Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

Definition of confines

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Hal clocks it, giving his protégé a long side-eye when the green birdie continues to hover overhead after John removes the ring.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026
The 23-year-old Spaniard is returning after four months out with a wrist injury, but Sinner’s withdrawal removes his biggest rival.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of removes

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The condition increases the risk of serious complications including placental abruption, in which the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Navigating these forks is a mental burden that separates experienced physicians from those just starting out.

— Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of separates

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Elsewhere on the canvas, Cassatt restrains herself to match Katherine’s discipline.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Remarkably, state law also severely restrains cities and counties from setting their own regulations, giving local leaders little sway over local gun policies.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

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