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
Integration of this capability in the HARR-E platform will enable segregation of these materials to enable higher recycling efficacy.
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The civil rights movement demanded not only the end of segregation, but access to jobs, housing, and political power.
—Deborah Archer, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
A number of factors drove that re-segregation, Reardon said.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Which is the opposite of your first circumstance, where states are requesting federal help, because obviously the governors of segregationist states were not requesting federal help during segregation.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The civil rights movement demanded not only the end of segregation, but access to jobs, housing, and political power.
—Deborah Archer, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
A number of factors drove that re-segregation, Reardon said.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Which is the opposite of your first circumstance, where states are requesting federal help, because obviously the governors of segregationist states were not requesting federal help during segregation.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
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For a more challenging trek, Pacheco Canyon rewards hikers with solitude and stunning views.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the cruise line allows kids on board, grown-ups seeking solitude can head straight to the adults-only Solarium, a tranquil pool area ideal for relaxation.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prairie dresses, walled compounds and isolation have given way to weekend soccer games, bars and wineries as the towns integrate with broader society.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Keeping his wife and children at arm’s length has only deepened his isolation, but the power (and danger) of the God of Thunder is still there just beneath the surface.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tim Cook’s Apple represents a different but equally important leadership model—integrating advanced intelligence into daily life with a strong emphasis on privacy, design, and trust.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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While some of the changes related to immigration may not be new, TikTok’s privacy policy update highlighted the extent of data collected by social media platforms.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Although people without friend groups aren’t automatically more lonely, having access to one can certainly help alleviate loneliness.—
Jenny Singer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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His songs are about such isolation and such loneliness.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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