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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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
More than a dozen people were wounded at the location, which is in an isolated part of far western Ukraine.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Around 20% of autistic adults over the age of 40 report being socially isolated, compared with 4% of non-autistic peers.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
But the isolated nation has also ramped up its cooperation with Russia since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, sending troops to fight on the frontlines – raising fears that Moscow could help boost Pyongyang’s technologies and supply lines in return.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
More than a dozen people were wounded at the location, which is in an isolated part of far western Ukraine.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
His voice, pure and isolated, reached into my solitude and spoke to me.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Around 20% of autistic adults over the age of 40 report being socially isolated, compared with 4% of non-autistic peers.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Terranea offers a large variety of room categories and multi-bedroom villas with features, such as fireplaces, full kitchens, and ocean views, near its pools, restaurants, or in secluded areas surrounded by lush landscaping.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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The boats offer a low-effort way to spy on some of the coolest marine life in the region, including bat rays and even the occasional shark.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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By night, Criel entertains guests for intimate dinners — and the occasional artistic performance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though, with modular parts, the arms and seats can be separated to make moving easier.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two, who share three children, separated in July 2021 and finalized their divorce in September 2022.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the advantages of container plants is that many are movable and can be relocated to a cooler and more sheltered location in very hot weather.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Healthier plants can better support beneficial insects and birds by providing more nectar and pollen, more berries, and potentially more sheltered spaces for habitat.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Juvenile inmates are segregated from the adult jail population, Moyer said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many SMBs also choose to segment their local-area Wi-Fi network to ensure sensitive data (such as credit card information from a point-of-sale system) is segregated and protected.—
Michael Flannery,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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