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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
Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
Karl, who was born in 1938 in the Polish city of Lwow, recounts for the camera how the Nazis arrived and moved Jewish families like hers to a segregated ghetto.
—Christine Dimattei, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948.
—Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Sumter spoke about her path to becoming a Civil Rights attorney from attending segregated schools as a child.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
Karl, who was born in 1938 in the Polish city of Lwow, recounts for the camera how the Nazis arrived and moved Jewish families like hers to a segregated ghetto.
—Christine Dimattei, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Adjective
In the 1940s, beaches, along with many other places, were segregated in the South.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948.
—Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregated
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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People become irritable, withdrawn, or hyper-independent.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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The greatest threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts up to 70mph and isolated hail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The beachfront property is delightfully secluded and has views of Mauritius' most famous peak, Le Morne Brabant, and the vibrant Tamarin Bay.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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On Friday, the world’s fourth-richest man and his bride Lauren Sanchez Bezos tied the knot during a private ceremony with around 200 celebrity guests on the secluded island of San Giorgio.—
Antonio Calanni,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Amid the search for leadership, it should be remembered that England entered the World Cup in 2023 without the retired Ellen White and Jill Scott, as well as the injured trio of Williamson, Mead and Kirby.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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McQuillen was a retired Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Good News Despite all the dire messaging from social media and other outlets about how divided Democrats and Republicans are on civic education, there is less division than meets the eye.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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While President Trump hailed the attacks as a decisive blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions, reactions from regional and international experts reveal a far more divided picture.—
Majd Al-Waheidi,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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“Segregated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregated. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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