SEGREGATED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of segregated

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 narrative then jumps forward to a time in the distant future in a segregated Britain, where Black people are condemned to a ghetto riddled with drugs and ruled by gangs. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2026 Plaintiffs' attorney Alexander Shalom argued that housing the plaintiffs in a segregated unit violates their constitutional rights against cruel and unusual punishment. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Verb

The International Olympic Committee announced that South Africa would be barred from the summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the country’s apartheid policies that segregated sports. — USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Ten transgender women are currently segregated in the same unit at a prison in Fort Worth, Texas. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for segregated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregated

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 investigation remains ongoing, the sheriff’s office said, noting that, at this point, the incident is believed to be isolated.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Although they are being held in separate cells on their own, the brothers are not entirely isolated.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolated

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

His sensitivity does not protect him from the violent currents rushing through his friend group, eventually taking him away from his cloistered suburban world.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
Much of the film is sun-soaked and colorful and filled with the rhythm and chaos of life in a cloistered, liminal community.

— JD Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of cloistered

Adjective

Narrow down your collection of water bottles or insulated tumblers to two in the kitchen cabinet.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026
Rooms The 10 stand-alone suites (including two family units) are made of insulated canvas, with air conditioning, deeply comfortable king-size beds, and ensuite bathrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of insulated

Adjective

The area, just two hours from London, is still accessible while boasting many impressive, secluded estates to choose from.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Ceremonies can take place on secluded beaches, atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific or in intimate settings woven into the surrounding landscape.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

The serial killer drama sees retired detective Pete Willis (Robert De Niro) investigate the kidnapping of his grandson Jake (Acston Luca Porto) while trying to reconnect with his estranged son Tom (Adam Scott).

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
The story follows Masterji, a retired schoolteacher whose refusal to go along with those around him places him in direct conflict with his own community.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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