as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the segregation of voters while casting their ballots is meant to preserve political privacy
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Recent Examples of segregation
When racial segregation was officially banned, white Americans established private swim clubs that required members to pay a fee that wasn’t always affordable.
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Virginia authorized public schools to close and began using public dollars to pay students’ tuition in private segregation academies.
—Derek W. Black, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
Several of these districts have sought assistance from SEF in the past two years, underscoring the ongoing impact of racial segregation.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Way down the list is something as abstract as data segregation and protection, which is a shame because that is a crucial aspect of keeping an accountable government.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Virginia authorized public schools to close and began using public dollars to pay students’ tuition in private segregation academies.
—Derek W. Black, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
Several of these districts have sought assistance from SEF in the past two years, underscoring the ongoing impact of racial segregation.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Way down the list is something as abstract as data segregation and protection, which is a shame because that is a crucial aspect of keeping an accountable government.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
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In a viral TikTok video, an orange cat's long, boring days of solitude are suddenly replaced with endless joy and play with the arrival of a new little sibling, and internet users can't cope with their special bond.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Many had grown accustomed to the solitude of death row, its stale smell and the frequent rants from inmates in mental health crisis.—
Hannah Wiley,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The spatial isolation of these colonies would aid humanity’s survival, argues Dr Gee, by allowing genetically distinct human communities to develop that could interbreed with people still living on Earth or elsewhere in space to produce offspring with the best qualities of both groups.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Read: The isolation of intensive parenting Others aren’t as eager to embrace external influences, especially not so close to home.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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With a dedicated concierge handling every detail, from five-star accommodations to experiences and custom travel essentials, Flexjet ensures your Mom will enjoy seamless comfort, privacy, and unforgettable adventures.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Fusco says that dating apps are more or less a waste of time, because of the lack of privacy.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
3 May 2025
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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