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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Accumulations will be minor—generally a dusting to half an inch, with isolated spots up to an inch possible before Thursday morning.
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Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Although the chance of rain is low, a few isolated showers will be possible later.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Snowfall totals of generally 5 to 10 inches are expected from central New England to Downeast Maine with isolated 12 inches possible.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Other areas along and north of I-40 can expect isolated slick spots.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Dec. 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Although the chance of rain is low, a few isolated showers will be possible later.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Snowfall totals of generally 5 to 10 inches are expected from central New England to Downeast Maine with isolated 12 inches possible.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Other areas along and north of I-40 can expect isolated slick spots.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Dec. 2025
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 10 Dec. 2025.
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