Synonyms of isolating

isolating

verb

present participle of isolate

as in separating

to set or keep apart from others

rescuers finally reached outlying villages that had been isolated by the massive earthquake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• separating
• segregating
• removing
• insulating
• restraining
• sequestering
• confining
• secluding
• cutting off
• quarantining
• keeping
• detaching
• restricting
• incarcerating
• holding
• disengaging
• jailing
• abstracting
• locking (up)
• detaining
• interning
• immuring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integrating
• connecting
• joining
• linking
• uniting
• associating
• reintegrating
• assimilating
• desegregating
• freeing
• liberating
• releasing
• discharging
• loosing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of isolating

Truly isolating Iran is the best way to win concessions from its leaders. — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026

The 10-mm field of view also captures broader context rather than isolating a tiny fragment. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

That would target true luxury by isolating the top 5% of the market, and would shield the vital professional class that keeps NYC’s economy, healthcare systems and businesses running. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Reduced access to such resources is especially dangerous with strains like Bundibugyo – in the absence of an effective vaccine, tracing the spread of disease and isolating potential disease contacts is especially important. — Ananya Rupanagunta, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026

Each one struggled to secure greater power for himself by isolating others from the President, Darman said. — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

One company might allow isolating employee endpoints automatically but require human approval before touching production. — Asaf Wiener, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The daughter, Shannon Amos, faults her brother, Kelly Christopher Amos, for delaying medical care while isolating the actor from his family and friends in the years leading up to his death. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

The Macon County individual is isolating at home and close contacts who are unvaccinated are in quarantine, the Georgia Department of Public Health said. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026