quarantine
noun
a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
quarantined
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past participleof quarantine.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof quarantine.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
quarantinenouna strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
Example Sentences
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But clearly, his decision didn’t stick, and in 2020, the pair quarantined together during the pandemic, a revelation that arose when eagle-eyed fans noticed their social media content had identical backgrounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Like many other patients, she co-operated fully with the guidelines even during the frightening time when her 11-month-old baby, whom she was still breastfeeding, was taken away from her and quarantined for 21 days.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
People with Ebola-like symptoms avoid seeking treatment, fearing they will be quarantined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that the U.S. plans to transport all seven Americans to Germany, where they will likely continue to be quarantined.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
That's the worst weakness you can have, right up there with having a family stuck in a quarantined zone or a street orphan needing you.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
