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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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 July 2025
World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato emphasize the importance of community support, especially in smaller towns where LGBTQ+ individuals may feel more isolated.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 8 July 2025
While severe weather is not expected, an isolated thunderstorm is possible.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Our isolated world is ready to be real—and to heal—in community.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Adjective
Set in the early 20th century, God Will Not Help revolves around the arrival of Chilean woman Teresa in a structured and isolated mountain community of Croatian shepherds, claiming to be the widow of their émigré brother.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 July 2025
World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato emphasize the importance of community support, especially in smaller towns where LGBTQ+ individuals may feel more isolated.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 8 July 2025
While severe weather is not expected, an isolated thunderstorm is possible.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Our isolated world is ready to be real—and to heal—in community.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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But the drive is plenty worth it for the secluded and serene destination.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Photo : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection The interior of the secluded Art Bar.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The 32-year-old spent the last two seasons exclusively in the NHL after grinding his way through AHL seasons with the occasional call-up.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Millions of children play sports with overwhelmingly positive outcomes, despite the occasional scraped knee, or in rare and tragic cases, serious injuries and even death.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
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As cybersecurity vendors most often operate in silos, the industry remains largely segregated, creating challenges for security teams, stifling risk protection capabilities and hindering innovation.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Amid grief and surprises, Madea pounces on some hidden family secrets, turning the funeral into a hilarious therapy session before delivering some trademark tough love and hilarious jokes.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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However, the hidden gem destination is more than worth a detour from the sandy shores.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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