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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view the hikers unexpectedly came upon an isolated mountain cabin

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isolated

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verb

past tense of isolate

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Recent Examples of isolated
Adjective
It's located in an isolated spot off the Saudi coast in Tabuk and is reached by seaplane. New Atlas, 26 June 2025 In addition, isolated thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 Erectile Health Equals Whole-Body Health ED is no longer a mysterious or isolated condition. Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 And having people over is an antidote to the feeling that people are less social and more isolated than ever, which may be an unwelcome holdover from our pandemic solitude. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for isolated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
  • The secluded property spans nearly 13,000 square feet of both inside and outdoor space where guests can post up by the pool, lounge in covered cabanas, or nosh on authentic Caribbean spreads fusing African, West Indian, and European cuisine.
    Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
  • Nestled on the coasts of Islamorada, a village in the Florida Keys, are a series of secluded beaches that attract saltwater fishermen from all over the world.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Colorado and Arizona State offer little more than an occasional flash.
    Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
  • Allegedly set between Episode III and IV, with some occasional flashback episodes, the series would delve into aspects of the Star Wars universe that hadn't been explored before, such as different criminal factions operating across Coruscant.
    Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.
    Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
  • As cybersecurity vendors most often operate in silos, the industry remains largely segregated, creating challenges for security teams, stifling risk protection capabilities and hindering innovation.
    Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Their local store is still called a 'hidden gem' Long-vacant CT nursing home site planned for 160 apartments.
    Aaron Flaum, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
  • Water Bottle Cleaning & Maintenance Bacteria build-up is a real issue, especially with straws, valves, and lids with hidden parts, so Razgaitis suggests avoiding overly complicated and hard-to-clean bottles.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 19 June 2025

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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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