immure

verb

i-ˈmyu̇r How to pronounce immure (audio)
Definition of immurenext
1
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers scientists at the research station in Alaska are immured by the frozen wastelands that surround them

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2
as in to jail
to put in or as if in prison immured by a controlling, possessive mother, the young woman had no outside social life

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Recent Examples of immure Forty-six people perished, many immured by the unrelenting gridiron just below the water's surface. — John O'Connor, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2023 Forty-six people perished, many immured by the unrelenting gridiron just below the water’s surface. — John O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immure
  1. house
  2. jail
  3. confine
  4. imprison
  5. encase
  6. enclose
  7. surround
  8. cage
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  • Zygielbaum was surprised however that the DOJ reached out only to him, and not the Republican clerk in neighboring Weld County, which also houses a sizable portion of that same congressional district.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
  • By 2018, the F50 had reportedly been acquired by Chinese billionaire and Instagram influencer Shin Mike Yin, who houses his collection of rare exotics—including a few examples from Pagani and Bugatti—in Dusseldorf, Germany.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
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  • Taylor, who reportedly bought his aristocratic title on the internet, was jailed for three years for selling a fake painting by the British artist Lowry through auction house Bonhams.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Other Americans, including some with serious illnesses, remain jailed in Russia.
    — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of jail
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  • They could probably be confined at home, with ankle bracelets, after some time in the Big House.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The effects of the policies the movement pushes are not confined to economic indicators or government reports.
    — Hannah Harshe, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of confine
Verb
  • Hubbard, 74, was imprisoned on what the State Department called false charges of fighting for Ukraine; fellow prisoners said he was tortured for being American.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Barker makes the violation literal when Bear has sex with Nikki after discovering that his wish has effectively imprisoned her inside her own body.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of imprison
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  • The mRNA coding for these proteins, or antigens, are encased in a lipid particle in a similar way to Moderna’s COVID vaccine, which used mRNA from the COVID virus’ spike protein.
    — Alice Park, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The arthropod group includes animals that are without a backbone or any bones at all, strictly speaking, their bodies being encased in a ringed, exterior tegument and having legs and, sometimes, wings.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of encase
Verb
  • The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The self-rinsing jet remains enclosed when not in use, so there’s less worry about the spread of bacteria.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclose
Verb
  • For many, being surrounded by thousands of people who share their beliefs is a big part of the attraction.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In the hills surrounding Taiz, the government forces are trying to repel the Houthis but face stiff resistance, especially east of the city.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of surround
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  • The brand partnered with Swarovski on a limited edition caging the product in a golden or silver metallic structure embellished with 70 zirconia, in a quest to turn a familiar, everyday object into a collectible design piece.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The cushioned Ortholite insoles give me peace of mind that my feet will stay comfortable all day, while the adjustable buckle and caged straps provide a secure, supportive fit without compromising breathability in hot summer temperatures.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of cage

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“Immure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immure. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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