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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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2
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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
PSyn’s role in that process, Jones says, is to help organizations see the full picture, so decisions are informed by structure, data, and context rather than isolated line items.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
And this time, they're not isolated in a bubble.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
PSyn’s role in that process, Jones says, is to help organizations see the full picture, so decisions are informed by structure, data, and context rather than isolated line items.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Authorities say both incidents appear to be isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
And this time, they're not isolated in a bubble.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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The secluded area in Arizona where Guthrie lives and appears to have been kidnapped in the early morning hours of February 1 continues to present obstacles, as does the intense media scrutiny.—
Elizabeth Hartfield,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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From Llombards, the path heads southwest along the cliffs, passing some of the island’s prettiest and most secluded calas, including Figuereta and Cala Marmols.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Senior royals, usually greeted by cheering crowds, have in recent years faced occasional heckles from members of the public relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yes, Florida comes with the occasional hurricane, but the tradeoff is daily sunshine, endless outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and the chance to wake up somewhere that feels like a permanent vacation.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Families have also complained about children being separated from them.—
Jordan Parker
Aviation,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Monuments stand with many of these victims named, separated by state and county.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Conditions can vary significantly over short distances in the mountains, particularly overnight, as cooler air pools in higher terrain and sheltered areas.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mills said the information about his past gave him pride about the strength of his ancestors who survive during a time when they were segregated — even in death.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The school was poorly funded, riven by gang violence, and deeply segregated by race and class.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Microfiber cloths pick up dust, hair, and bacteria much better than paper towels, and removing the toilet seat provides better access to tight crevices that tend to collect hidden grime.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The command launches a hidden PowerShell script that downloads and runs malware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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