as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office
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Recent Examples of isolation
Viloria said that the isolation has led to kids not getting to school, parents getting sick and an uptick in domestic violence.
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Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Although necessary to ensure total isolation from hazardous environments, the process can consume valuable time during an emergency.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Kim Prosser of Ontario said her 19-year-old son, Ashtyn, began struggling with his mental health during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The ruling specified that use of force and isolation for failure to work were unconstitutional.
—Julia Bowling, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Although necessary to ensure total isolation from hazardous environments, the process can consume valuable time during an emergency.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Kim Prosser of Ontario said her 19-year-old son, Ashtyn, began struggling with his mental health during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The ruling specified that use of force and isolation for failure to work were unconstitutional.
—Julia Bowling, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for isolation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolation
Noun
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Because elk are social animals, forming large herds and seasonal harems, the bull must have had a sense of its solitude.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The resort's airy suites with private terraces are ideal for winding down in solitude, while its pool and holistic spa round out the experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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The issue at hand – renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA – has created strange political bedfellows this year on Capitol Hill, miring lawmakers in a debate pitting privacy against safety while consuming much of Congress' election-year time.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In suites, a sliding hearth features built-in lighting and shelves, creating a separation between the living area and bedroom for guest privacy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The comedy club The manosphere and the male loneliness epidemic has been too thoroughly litigated elsewhere to dwell on here.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Now, there’s a growing movement to address loneliness not just through personal choices but also through public policy.—
Aneri Pattani,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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“Isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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