quarantining

verb

Definition of quarantiningnext
present participle of quarantine
as in removing
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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  1. removing
  2. separating
  3. restricting
Verb
  • These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The best scalp scrubs help deep-clean your scalp by removing dead skin cells, excess oil, and product buildup.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • But his explanation for separating the brands at the time summed up the internal situation well.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nonetheless, Harris has begun the challenging and nuanced task of separating herself from the current anti-crypto policies in favor of a pro-digital asset and blockchain stance in alignment with her Opportunity Economy policies to bolster the middle and working classes.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of separating
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  • Similar to other Align styles, the pants are made from the most buttery soft and flexible fabric that feels supportive without restricting.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Besides ethical guidelines, the European Union, for instance, has a directive on the use of data, restricting the filing of some information without consent from the person being filed.
    Tom Madsen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of restricting
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