as in separating
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 secluding
Pulsing green lights flashed, giving fans a glimpse of Cain before secluding her again in shadow.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secluding
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The palace has sought to draw a bold line separating the former prince and the rest of the monarchy by stripping him of his titles, including the right to be called a prince.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As with any biological evidence, there can be challenges in separating DNA, etc.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Being awake so much can be an isolating experience.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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While volunteering in inpatient rehabilitation, Rathna noticed how isolating long hospital stays could be.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Secluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secluding. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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