as in to separate
to set or keep apart from others
rescuers finally reached outlying villages that had been isolated by the massive earthquake
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Recent Examples of isolate
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Genetic sequencing revealed striking similarities between the virus strains at these farms, with some isolates from the duck farm 100% identical to those found in the chicken farms.
—John Drake, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Critical flight systems must be isolated from public-facing applications.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Verb
Even the oldest algae isolates can still actively produce oxygen, a measurement of photosynthetic performance found.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Genetic sequencing revealed striking similarities between the virus strains at these farms, with some isolates from the duck farm 100% identical to those found in the chicken farms.
—John Drake, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Without sufficient support, any mother’s individual experience can be extremely isolating.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Critical flight systems must be isolated from public-facing applications.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolate
Noun
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Later, in 1254, Pope Alexander IV included other groups of hermits in the order, known as the Grand Union.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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The Asian hermit spider’s unique adaptation might seem strange to some and brilliant to others.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Court began as a campus summer program in the 1950s but was professionalized and somewhat separated from the university by the late Nicholas Rudall, who led the theater for decades prior to his retirement.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Unfortunately, some of this history seems relevant now as immigrant children are being forcibly separated from their parents.—
Jane Ciabattari
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Pulling the plug on these dollars is likely to impact rural stations the most, which feed information, entertainment and education to isolated communities.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Noun
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However, Local Law 42, the law limiting solitary, requires 14 hours per day of out-of-cell time.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sweat was then confined to 23-hour-a-day solitary at Five Points Correctional Center, though he was subsequently transferred to Attica Correctional after trying to bribe Five Points officials.—
Kenny Herzog,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2024
Verb
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According to a 2024 report from New America, Connecticut has 23 of the top 300 most segregating school district borders in the country—including Hartford–South Windsor, Bridgeport–Fairfield, and Waterbury–Cheshire.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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However, research suggests that realtors and landlords are also more likely to show housing options in poor and racially segregated neighborhoods to people of color.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Notice if the child becomes withdrawn, anxious, or shows signs of distress connected to a friendship.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The handle snaps on and can be removed entirely or replaced with a strap.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The work includes removing asphalt surface and placing new waterproofing, a new asphalt surface and associated items.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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That has helped insulate the company from concerns over a spending slowdown.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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In addition to MoS2, which is an electron-conducting (n-type) semiconductor, the startup also provides tungsten diselenide, a p-type semiconductor, as well as 2D insulating films, such as hexagonal boron nitride.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 July 2025
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“Isolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolate. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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