- present tense form of confine (3rd person singular).
confines
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Even with “Digger,” Cruise’s most ambitious project in years, he confines himself to a loud, obnoxious character destined to be written about as a “big swing.”
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
Officials don’t expect the fire to reach beyond the confines of the wilderness area of Yosemite National Park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
I’m not advocating for speeding, but you’re not bound by the confines of traffic, where you have a stoplight at every block.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
And the current, fake versions available may not resemble what's being developed in the safe confines of the laboratory.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
True social contact across the races was well nigh impossible, yet within the confines of their offices, relationships cultivated over intense days and long years blossomed into respect, fondness, and even friendship.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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