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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
the hikers unexpectedly came upon an isolated mountain cabin
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as in occasional
not often occurring or repeated
fortunately, the error was just an isolated incident and the rest was done correctly
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as in separated
to set or keep apart from others
rescuers finally reached outlying villages that had been isolated by the massive earthquake
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Recent Examples of isolated
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Fluorescent mineral discovered in lunar meteorite sample Cerium-Magnesium Changesite was isolated from the first lunar meteorite sample retrieved from the ground in China.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Generally speaking, habitat connectivity describes how well different patches of wildlife habitat are linked, allowing animals to travel between them rather than becoming isolated in separate fragments of forest.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Fluorescent mineral discovered in lunar meteorite sample Cerium-Magnesium Changesite was isolated from the first lunar meteorite sample retrieved from the ground in China.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Thanks to its secluded location and homey decor, this upgraded treehouse is the perfect peaceful getaway.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The gym connects to a secluded outdoor terrace, a rarity in New York City, that will host yoga and meditation classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth/Dallas, showers and occasional storms will mainly affect Central Texas and the western portions of North Texas on Thursday, April 30.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, dark chocolate is high in sugar and calories, so it should be eaten in moderation as an occasional treat.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fine jewelry has been separated from the trashy costume stuff.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The first six cars of the train were separated from the rest and continued on to Penn.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When selecting a location for your bee hotel, choose a sheltered area that’s protected from strong winds and rain but receives full sun in the morning.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous owners had dug a foundation under only half of an addition, leaving a sheltered space that proved irresistible to a denning bear.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The United States was still segregated by law and custom, but the Brill scene often operated by a different logic — one where some Black and white artists, men and women, made music that crossed lines imposed by the prevailing social order.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Until the 1990s, many of New Orleans' famed Mardi Gras krewes were segregated.—
Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This lightweight and comfortable money belt is easy to wear and offers security via RFID-blocking technology and hidden compartments.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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But through a series of chillingly understated, devastating revelations, Repetition becomes, above all, a story about the sweeping yet hidden disenfranchisement of children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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