SECLUDE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

seclude

verb

si-ˈklüd

Definition of seclude

as in to isolate

to set or keep apart from others the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious

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Recent Examples of seclude Tucked away in the woods between Sag Harbor and Water Mill, the nearly seven-acre compound is secluded behind gates and showcased by a main home with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 While secluded in the hills off of a winding dirt road, the resort is just minutes away from the Dripping Springs local scene of breweries, wineries, and distilleries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Children could be restrained and secluded for violent behavior. — Charles Bell, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 The Haven’s layout varies by ship class, affecting factors like wind exposure and how secluded the private sun deck truly feels. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seclude

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Lip liner ranked among the strongest prestige makeup segments, though those numbers don’t isolate demand for concealer lips or anti-blush specifically.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
The investigation is ongoing, but preliminarily, investigators believe the shooting was isolated and there’s no ongoing threat to the public, Kellogg said.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of isolate

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The leather chain separates from the meat chain early and runs through more hands, weakening the link between the tannery and the farm.

— Maria Brozman, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The couple briefly separated in 2025 after the first season of the reality show had aired, but later reconciled.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of separate

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Courts so far have sided with California and Los Angeles County's arguments that the federal government's list is unreliable, and that creating a novel system to segregate ballots while voting is already underway is infeasible.

— Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
The administration, for its part, said segregating the ballots was a modest request that would eventually allow legal votes to still be counted.

— Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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