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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
Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 5 June 2026
There's also a possibility of isolated periods of G4 (severe) geomagnetic storming, depending on the CMEs' direction.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
The royal couple isolated at Anmer Hall with their kids during much of the pandemic.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
Without Broadcom’s architectural designs, an AI data center is just a collection of very expensive, isolated silicon islands.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 5 June 2026
There's also a possibility of isolated periods of G4 (severe) geomagnetic storming, depending on the CMEs' direction.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Verb
The findings, detailed today in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, suggest not only that all black holes emit such a wind but also that these beasts are not total loners that are isolated from their environments.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
The royal couple isolated at Anmer Hall with their kids during much of the pandemic.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Days later, everyone sitting around the table would be found dead in a home in nearby Rancho Santa Fe, a secluded, wealthy part of San Diego otherwise known for decorative citrus orchards, horse stables, and its elite country club.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Both resorts blend exceptional service, secluded natural beauty, and unforgettable experiences—there is truly no shortage of them.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Despite the occasional presence of industry executives eager to share new product, the atmosphere is anything but corporate.—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Our tester, who has combination skin with occasional eczema, noted that the silky, gel-cream texture felt lightweight, but the cream was still deeply moisturizing.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Verb
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They were separated at the time of the crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Months later, in January 2025, a girl, age 14 at the time, was assaulted after becoming separated from her friends, the CPS said.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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To cure garlic, put it in a warm, dry, sheltered spot with good airflow and minimal light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
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Ishikawa herself worked in one of the bars that served Black soldiers, at a time when most establishments were segregated.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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In the years after WWII, the American government hired 100 Black women cryptologists to decode and read Soviet documents — the women were segregated and underpaid, but their work eventually led to the end of the Cold War.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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But some of the doctors and other practitioners — including those who don’t have any kind of healthcare license — may be exposing patients to enormous debt and hidden risks, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigation found.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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There are no hidden layers of meaning, however, in Erika Burke Rossa’s straightforward, sweet-natured family film.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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