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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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
On the heavier side, some models hint at isolated pockets picking up as much as 3-5 inches.
—Shane Hinton, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The United States has previously seen isolated outbreaks of the parasite — including an incident in the Florida Keys in 2017.
—Kimberly Miller, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The court also approved Rice’s request to be moved from an isolated cell into the jail’s general population.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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 6 Jun. 2026.
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