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
Inglis said he was placed in segregation at Northern.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Most summaries of Black history follow a chronological arc —slavery, segregation, civil rights, with protest and oppression as the primary through-line.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The Chicago Housing Authority practiced racial segregation by locating most of its public housing in poor neighborhoods, a federal judge ruled in a suit brought by the ACLU three years prior.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite the undeniable persistence of segregation across the US, many geographic areas are becoming more racially diverse.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Most summaries of Black history follow a chronological arc —slavery, segregation, civil rights, with protest and oppression as the primary through-line.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The Chicago Housing Authority practiced racial segregation by locating most of its public housing in poor neighborhoods, a federal judge ruled in a suit brought by the ACLU three years prior.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite the undeniable persistence of segregation across the US, many geographic areas are becoming more racially diverse.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
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Private cottages provide extra space and solitude, plus special amenities like outdoor soaking tubs, dining areas, and kitchens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev’s solitude ended abruptly once already.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev’s lifestyle became one of deliberate isolation and privacy, marked by the total absence of public activity.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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What makes this species especially interesting from a taxonomic standpoint is its geographic isolation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The father asked to be identified only by his initial out of concern for his family’s safety and privacy.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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The World Health Organization reports that strong social connections are linked to better health and reduced risk of early death, while loneliness contributes to hundreds of thousands of deaths globally each year.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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The same brain regions involved in physical pain light up during emotional distress, such as social exclusion and loneliness, according to an fMRI study.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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