isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
Examples of isolated in a Sentence
The town remains a very isolated community.
The camp is located in an isolated area.
The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth.
a few isolated cases of vandalism
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These are not isolated outcomes, but structural ones.
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Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
The mass mortality, scientists say, is more than an isolated tragedy.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The weather service indicated there is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms, but severe weather is not currently expected.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
The mass mortality, scientists say, is more than an isolated tragedy.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The weather service indicated there is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms, but severe weather is not currently expected.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for isolated
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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