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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Genetic sequencing revealed striking similarities between the virus strains at these farms, with some isolates from the duck farm 100% identical to those found in the chicken farms.
—John Drake, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
We were isolated from one another and also from the world.
—Alistair Kitchen, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Even the oldest algae isolates can still actively produce oxygen, a measurement of photosynthetic performance found.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
Genetic sequencing revealed striking similarities between the virus strains at these farms, with some isolates from the duck farm 100% identical to those found in the chicken farms.
—John Drake, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
During the Biden administration, U.S. officials hoped to use that antipathy to forge an anti-Iran coalition that would see friendly nations like Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE cooperating with Israel to isolate Tehran.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
We were isolated from one another and also from the world.
—Alistair Kitchen, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolate
Noun
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Later, in 1254, Pope Alexander IV included other groups of hermits in the order, known as the Grand Union.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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The Asian hermit spider’s unique adaptation might seem strange to some and brilliant to others.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The arrests resemble kidnappings because people are abruptly separated from accompanying family members and attorneys and disappear into elevators.—
Pedro Rios,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Venice is made up of 118 islands separated by canals and connected by more than 400 bridges.—
Shayla Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Her mission is clear—to help other women navigate their journey without feeling isolated.—
Sophie Okolo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Sweat was then confined to 23-hour-a-day solitary at Five Points Correctional Center, though he was subsequently transferred to Attica Correctional after trying to bribe Five Points officials.—
Kenny Herzog,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Here’s why: Chicago needs an equitable distribution of affordable housing: The city is extremely segregated by race and income, and our affordable housing is highly clustered in South and West Side neighborhoods.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Parents recently accused some large districts of continuing to segregate children with disabilities too much.—
Jackie Mader,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Hayk, a withdrawn and aloof child, lives on a farm with his aunt Narine and gets mocked and called strange by others.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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For children, especially, these stressors can quickly lead to meltdowns or withdrawn behavior.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The secluded property spans nearly 13,000 square feet of both inside and outdoor space where guests can post up by the pool, lounge in covered cabanas, or nosh on authentic Caribbean spreads fusing African, West Indian, and European cuisine.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Nestled on the coasts of Islamorada, a village in the Florida Keys, are a series of secluded beaches that attract saltwater fishermen from all over the world.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Isolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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