1
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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
After the trauma of COVID and now years of budget woes, parents feel isolated from the decisions being made by the board.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Israelis, increasingly isolated, face the threat of a resurgent Hamas.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
After the trauma of COVID and now years of budget woes, parents feel isolated from the decisions being made by the board.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Both environments are covered in darkness, isolated from the rest of humanity and demand resilience, discipline and trust in one's team.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Israelis, increasingly isolated, face the threat of a resurgent Hamas.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Nestled along a private stretch of creek, the hotel feels secluded and tranquil but is also steps away from the heart of town.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 106-minute documentary, directed and produced by Swift, was filmed at Aaron Dessner's secluded Long Pond Studio in New York's Hudson Valley.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While some may view it as extravagant goods and high-end services, others see it as occasional splurges, unique experiences and good health.—
Maddie McGay,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Daily and nightly tours now offer visitors its complex history, along with an occasional paranormal scare.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To complete the family meditation, Ben Stiller puts his own children, Ella (23) and Quinlin (20), on camera, as well as his wife, Christine Taylor, from whom he was separated for several years (the two reconciled during the pandemic).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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With the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns all struggling to start the year, the Steelers have separated themselves from the rest of the AFC North.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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The count is an annual nationwide event where volunteers survey and count individuals experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness every January.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His administration first segregated the Post Office, which employed over half of the federal government’s Black employees—especially Black women.—
Time,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 1976, a judge ruled that Milwaukee Public Schools were unlawfully segregated, leading to a voluntary integration program allowing students to transfer to suburban schools.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over three hours, small groups navigate a challenging underground world, scrambling over boulders, belly-crawling through narrow passages, and squeezing through tight spaces to discover hidden marble wonders.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the hidden asset is knowledge itself—the connective tissue linking people, data and decisions.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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