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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
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Giant hail up to near the size of softballs and destructive wind gusts over 80 mph are the biggest threats in this area, but isolated tornadoes are possible.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Burke explained, however, the homes may be isolated by water covering the road.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
On March 23, a flurry of activity in S&P 500 e-Mini futures on CME recorded a sharp and isolated jump in volume.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Giant hail up to near the size of softballs and destructive wind gusts over 80 mph are the biggest threats in this area, but isolated tornadoes are possible.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
So Iran is increasingly isolated diplomatically.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Burke explained, however, the homes may be isolated by water covering the road.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Unlike busier beach towns, this secluded beach allows four-legged friends to get in on the action, too!—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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In April 2026, RadarOnline reported that Fergie was hiding out at a secluded luxury ski resort in Austria.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Journalists in the bubble get the pope’s speeches ahead of time and have occasional access to delegation members, as well as other information in real time from the Vatican spokesman.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police said witness accounts indicate that the couple arrived at Zuri Hotel in Zanzibar on April 4 and had been quarreling frequently until the night of April 8, when hotel management separated them and asked McCann to move to a separate villa about a 10-minute walk away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Both justices attended Yale Law School, separated by 11 years.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Unlike RVs and larger ground tents that offer enough tall, voluminous sheltered space to encourage campers to spend time inside any time, day or night, smaller tents, whether pitched on the ground or atop the vehicle, lack this luxury.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Until the 1990s, many of New Orleans' famed Mardi Gras krewes were segregated.—
Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The public schools were segregated, and for decades there was no Black high school at all.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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