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
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
In contrast, Black Wall Streets were urban commercial districts that flourished within segregated cities.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025
The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.
—Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
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Verb
African American and Japanese American soldiers served in segregated units.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
In contrast, Black Wall Streets were urban commercial districts that flourished within segregated cities.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This means that Democratic and Republican voters are segregated from each other geographically, with Democrats tending toward big cities and suburbs, and Republicans occupying rural areas.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025
The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.
—Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregated
Verb
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In the case of Cardi B, whose net worth is reportedly close to $100 million, being legally separated from her husband qualifies her as a single mother, although her economics put her in another category apart from both single- and dual-parent families.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have separated, Fox News has learned.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—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Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—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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Ruling an isolated, ruined, and besieged Gaza Strip will not get Hamas closer to this objective—but building up a strong political presence in the West Bank could, and accepting the latest proposal could free Hamas to do this.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many in the field are aware that scientists from the pharmaceutical company Ayerst Research Laboratories isolated the molecule from a soil sample containing the bacterium Streptomyces hydroscopicus in the mid-1970s.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the second clinical trial, not yet published, 36 sequestered volunteers ate an additional 1,000 calories a day when on the ultraprocessed food diet, according to a midpoint analysis of the data by Hall.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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That sentiment is front and center in The Fence, a sequestered and highly theatrical drama set on an African construction site that feels much more like a colonial outpost.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, Ainara feels increasingly closer to God and is considering embracing the life of a cloistered nun.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
21 Sep. 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
Adjective
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But on this day, on a secluded lake in France, Gilman had tied for first place in the barefoot jump, reaching a distance of 8 1⁄2 meters (or roughly 28 feet).—
Barbie Porter,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Slow it down and escape for the afternoon at the Red Lane® Spa or take a leisurely walk along a two-mile stretch of calm, secluded shoreline at Sandals South Coast.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The seven Benton County circuit judges recused from the case, and it has been assigned to Jim Spears, a retired circuit judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Recently wrapping production in Kentucky, the indie is set in the near future, where a retired soldier’s isolated existence is shattered when a runaway female android seeks refuge on his farm.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Segregated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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