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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
Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
By next Friday morning, the Austin metro area’s rainfall totals could reach 2 to 3 inches with isolated amounts of up to 4 inches in areas.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Jonathon Rondeau, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2026
Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
While high-profile killings of Americans in Mexico have occurred, experts describe them as isolated and liabilities to cartel interests rather than part of a strategic campaign.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
By next Friday morning, the Austin metro area’s rainfall totals could reach 2 to 3 inches with isolated amounts of up to 4 inches in areas.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
By the mid-1950s, more than half a million Americans with disabilities lived in large, segregated facilities, isolated from community life and stripped of choice.
—Jonathon Rondeau, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2026
Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Set within a sprawling Mediterranean estate dotted with olive trees, jasmine, and prickly pear, the property feels serene and secluded.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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For something secluded with a luxe bed-and-breakfast feel, post up at The Hoffman Haus.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is in contrast to assurances from local officials that people are safe and life can carry on as normal — albeit with occasional missile alerts and widespread school closures.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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This tournament works here because this city does not treat international baseball as an occasional event.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dorothy and Marino have moved out, Scarpetta is separated from Benton and Lucy is on the outs with her aunt.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a season where the top tier has separated itself from everyone else, Michigan has unfailingly remained consistent, never dipping lower than seventh in the nation (its preseason ranking).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But other activists allege that such policies lead to the unnecessary suffering of sheltered animals.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered area outside for a few hours each day.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Given the high-profile nature of Reiner’s case, he has been segregated from other inmates in a solitary cell, unlike the dorm-like setting that’s typical for most inmates in the general population, the Daily Mail reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And then moved down to Wilmington, Delaware, which was segregated by law and remained that way for much of my life.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This can stop hidden malware from being installed while you are distracted by a convincing scam pitch.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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This clever lift-top coffee table doubles as hidden storage, revealing a spacious interior compartment for blankets, pillows, board games, and other living room essentials.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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