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
DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Slavery ended, but segregation thrived.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Louis grew into an American hero at the height of Jim Crow and segregation in the 20th century.
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Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The school, named after a longtime principal, was the only Black high school in Denton County until segregation ended in 1967.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for segregation
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Slavery ended, but segregation thrived.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Louis grew into an American hero at the height of Jim Crow and segregation in the 20th century.
—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The school, named after a longtime principal, was the only Black high school in Denton County until segregation ended in 1967.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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These evergreen or deciduous shrubs protect your garden oasis from prying eyes and create a sense of solitude.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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Pressure is normal, but isolation is optional.
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After hours of debate on Tuesday, the Broward County School Board has paused the rollout of an artificial intelligence platform following concerns regarding privacy, cybersecurity and age-appropriate content.
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Her health, her family, her privacy, and a delineation between her pop star ego— her alter ego, to name her past album—and her own self.
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For Lestat, embracing the loneliness has an immediate reaction on the muses lurking in the crowds at his show.
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Research consistently shows that loneliness and isolation increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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