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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
Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 9 May 2026
When the Mission gang scandal burst into public view, department officials publicly called it an isolated problem of rogue gang officers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That number jumped to 47% when isolated to voters ages 29 and younger.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
Sunday morning will start warm, muggy, and dry for most with the exception of an isolated storm possible along the Red River.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 9 May 2026
When the Mission gang scandal burst into public view, department officials publicly called it an isolated problem of rogue gang officers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Verb
Rogers isolated Morato either in or just outside the box on five occasions and, similarly to during their loss to Fulham last weekend, instigated Villa’s two best opportunities — a shot saved by Ortega and a cross that fell to Watkins.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That number jumped to 47% when isolated to voters ages 29 and younger.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Other highlights include a living room anchored by a massive travertine floating-hearth fireplace set against a gray brick wall plus a secluded primary suite with dual closets and baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Although the program was a tribute to the TV series starring Paul Reuben as Pee-wee Herman and not the feature films with the same character, there was an occasional moment of crossover into the Pee-wee cinematic universe.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The hotel’s 88 rooms, including 25 suites created by award-winning design studio Jaime Beriestain, are understated in ivory, dove gray, and the occasional dash of teal velvet, with Egyptian cotton bed linens and goose down comforters.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The neighborhood/area Amankora's lodges sit across five of Bhutan's most iconic valleys, carved into the eastern Himalayas and separated by high mountain passes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Data from Flightradar24 cited by ABC7 shows the planes were separated by about 475 feet vertically as their paths crossed.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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After breaking free from that sheltered existence, Ashish sets out across continents, driven by a goal bound up in the memory of his late brother.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Ballots would need to be separated, databases would need to be segregated, and poll workers would need to explain who can vote for what.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The United States was still segregated by law and custom, but the Brill scene often operated by a different logic — one where some Black and white artists, men and women, made music that crossed lines imposed by the prevailing social order.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, its hidden side pockets can stash cords, bobby pins and backup lip balm.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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These climate solutions currently remain hidden in plain sight.—
Paige Stein,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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