isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
Examples of isolated in a Sentence
The town remains a very isolated community.
The camp is located in an isolated area.
The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth.
a few isolated cases of vandalism
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
These remain necessary disciplines, but hyperconnected systems do not fail in isolated ways.
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Akhilesh Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, though forecasters say that risk remains low.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
There is a 20% chance for an isolated shower or rumble by the afternoon on July 4, with better coverage of isolated storms possible Sunday afternoon.
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Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
These remain necessary disciplines, but hyperconnected systems do not fail in isolated ways.
—
Akhilesh Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, though forecasters say that risk remains low.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
There is a 20% chance for an isolated shower or rumble by the afternoon on July 4, with better coverage of isolated storms possible Sunday afternoon.
—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for isolated
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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