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adjective

Definition of segregatednext
as in separated

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verb

past tense of segregate
as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others the sick cows were segregated from the remainder of the herd

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Recent Examples of segregated
Adjective
The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell, reading crime novels and occasionally being visited by his lawyers or family, according to the sheriff who oversees the jail. — Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 15 June 2026 The titanic teams from segregated times are eliminated. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Verb
The Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park, which marks the neighborhood that was once segregated for African-American residents. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 Because PortMiami’s revenues and expenses are segregated from Miami-Dade’s core budget, no tax dollars would be involved in the deal. — Douglas Hanks june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for segregated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregated
  1. separated
  2. isolated
  3. withdrawn
  4. sequestered
  5. cloistered
  6. insulated
  7. secluded
  8. retired
Adjective
  • Black Pride Colorado Organizers say the world feels so separated, and pride will be used to keep everyone together.
    — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • The separated explants, though, got busy dismantling parts of themselves that were no longer useful.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Definition of separated
Verb
  • The fire was isolated to a meat case and has since been extinguished, said Mabrie Jackson, H-E-B’s managing director of public affairs.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Bond has always been an intriguing vessel; by design, the spy is detached and isolated, a character who can disappear into the shadows and emerge totally fixated on a new mission with his past loves and losses brushed off with ease.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of isolated
Adjective
  • The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • Without daily contact with peers, some children become more withdrawn, lonely or emotionally flat.
    — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • Big Brother 4 The first season with a sequestered jury (sorry, Danielle Reyes), Big Brother 4 was also the first installment in which players with a history outside of the house played together.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
  • The trial was a madly raucous media event, requiring many weeks and a sequestered jury.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of sequestered
Adjective
  • Americans elected to public office celebrate with supporters in cloistered hotel ballrooms, away from opponents.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Another work looked at a cloistered nerd and his obsessive hobbies.
    — Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Definition of cloistered
Adjective
  • The package also comes with a drain tap, a drain hose, a carrying bag, a user manual, and—very important—the insulated cover.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
  • The home's exterior is clad in insulated metal panels with a high level of insulation, which is important since the shelters are deployed year-round, including during Canada's extremely cold winters.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of insulated
Adjective
  • That is why there used to be secluded mourning periods for the bereaved.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Sébastien Vaniček’s new film follows Alice (Souheila Yacoub) as the travels to her in-laws’ secluded home after the death of her husband.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of secluded
Adjective
  • Since her final college routine in 2019, Ohashi was loving her retired athlete life.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Peverill Squire, a retired University of Missouri political science professor, previously predicted that voters would see a flood of ads on both sides of the income tax overhaul debate this election cycle.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of retired

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