as in to separate
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 isolate
Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
In the 1960s, astronauts munched on quick and compact snacks called Space Food Sticks that were generally made with wheat flour, sugar, protein isolate, dry milk and flavorings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The story of the last 15 years of popular music can’t be told without a significant focus on the rise of Korean pop from a powerful but largely isolated industry to a border-crossing global megaforce.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Adductor Machine The adductor machine isolates and strengthens inner thigh muscles effectively.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
In the 1960s, astronauts munched on quick and compact snacks called Space Food Sticks that were generally made with wheat flour, sugar, protein isolate, dry milk and flavorings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
To isolate the jet, the researchers carefully subtracted starlight, dust and background galaxies, leaving behind the most detailed infrared portrait of M87's outflow ever assembled, according to a paper the team published last week in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The story of the last 15 years of popular music can’t be told without a significant focus on the rise of Korean pop from a powerful but largely isolated industry to a border-crossing global megaforce.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolate
Noun
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The cautious hermits of the KMT do not attempt to forecast the future.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Riley Moss was the sociable hermit in the caverns of Iowa’s practice facility.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These are the cases that break models in deployment—and the cases that separate an adequate system from a production-ready one.—
Brian Moore,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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With parishioners running to hide or get out of the building, Carter and Max were pushed up against a glass window separating the chapel from the foyer, which led to an exit.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To assess the fiber content in a protein bar, check the ingredients list for processed or isolated fibers, such as chicory root fiber or inulin.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Context-aware engineering analysis Unlike tools that work with isolated information, the Design Agent maintains full context across your entire project.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nearly four of those years were spent in solitary at ICE’s Northwest Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington, where Daniel died on March 7, 2024, the report says.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, Local Law 42, the law limiting solitary, requires 14 hours per day of out-of-cell time.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Map – This is easily the most significant, overall addition Borderlands 4 brings to the table over all past games, which were segregated into a dozen or two loading screens to get to place to place.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Miami Beach was segregated, but Black patrons were welcome at the Hampton House in Brownsville, Miami’s thriving Black neighborhood.—
Mariette Williams,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Officials urge residents to take precautions like using insect repellent and removing standing water.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet, Barclays’ Venkateshwar expects the environment will likely get more difficult for the wireless carrier in the future, as the entire sector deals with elevated churn — the pace at which customers are added and removed.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Any frequent flier knows that a durable, insulated tumbler (like the popular Yeti one) is perfect for taking coffee from the lounge (shhh, don’t tell) or grabbing water pre-boarding.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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In terms of styles, Pidich recommended Chelsea boots, insulated snow boots, water-proof ankle boots and utility-type boots for the upcoming weather — and specific brands with the doctor’s stamp of approval include Sorel, Rockport, Sperry, Merrell and Columbia.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Isolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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