SEQUESTRATIONS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

sequestration

noun

ˌsē-kwə-ˈstrā-shən

Definition of sequestration

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others what would you bring for sequestration on a desert island?

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Recent Examples of sequestration The length of sequestration is to cover the incubation period of the virus, or the time from exposure to signs of infection. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 Most notably, the defense says, the comments were posted during the trial — and at least once concerned the testimony of a witness — in violation of sequestration, which is supposed to shield witnesses from the proceedings. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 Further, the method of sequestration appears to be unique to each frog species. — Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Grady apologized to the judge for breaking the sequestration order. — Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequestration

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Noun

Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Friedman stresses leaders must amplify focus, enabling solitude before collaboration for creativity, and promoting active recovery over passive unwinding.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

Her LIFTed framework coordinates legal, insurance, financial, and tax planning, closing the gaps between advisors who typically work in isolation.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
The audio section handles speech generation, transcription, music, voice changing, voice cloning, isolation, and translation.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolation

Noun

Karen and Kurt Solomon shared a home and had been married, court records indicated, but authorities declined to discuss their current relationship, citing domestic violence privacy rules, according to The Associated Press.

— Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
His name has not been released, citing crime victims’ privacy rights under California law.

— Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of privacy

Noun

That’s because the capital’s segregation isn’t just about security or income, says Teresa García Alcaraz, an architect and researcher who has studied Caracas for more than a decade.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
The government made that promise after people with disabilities fought against segregation in institutions, which have a long history of abuse and neglect.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of segregation

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As physical retail competes with online shopping, and concerns grow over a broader loneliness epidemic, the company is betting that hosting community experiences can help its shopping centers thrive and grow.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Summit County is known for its outdoor recreation, but mental health professionals say life in Colorado's mountains can also come with isolation, loneliness and other challenges.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of loneliness

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