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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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as in occasional
not often occurring or repeated
fortunately, the error was just an isolated incident and the rest was done correctly
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as in separated
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 isolated
Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
While severe weather is not likely, isolated heavy downpours are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
This is no isolated instance; this is a pattern of behavior by the Trump administration.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Likewise, the group’s patrons in Iran may have misread the events of October 7 as evidence of fundamental Israeli weakness, rather than a terrible but isolated error.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
The intense but isolated chaos has mostly been in and around the Civic Center, which includes City Hall, the LAPD headquarters and multiple courthouses and federal buildings.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
While severe weather is not likely, isolated heavy downpours are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
This is no isolated instance; this is a pattern of behavior by the Trump administration.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Likewise, the group’s patrons in Iran may have misread the events of October 7 as evidence of fundamental Israeli weakness, rather than a terrible but isolated error.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Location Located on the northwestern coast of Guanacaste, Punta Cacique is a secluded cliffside community offering easy access to two neighboring beach towns: Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The key is consistency – creating regular opportunities to develop listening muscles through practice rather than relegating Deep Listening to occasional workshops or retreats.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Because geniuses tend not to specialize in things like picking up after themselves, the human price is often paid by a long-suffering partner-secretary—wifely figures like Véra Nabokov, Sophia Tolstoy, and Alice B. Toklas, or the occasional husband like Leonard Woolf.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Estate sales are a treasure trove for uncovering vintage clothing, and real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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On a grimy strip of North Graham Street, tucked between industrial supply stores, a hidden gem quietly flourished for over a year.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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