as in to separate
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 isolate
The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2024
Still, research indicates that changes in at least one viral isolate taken from a dairy worker in Texas had acquired mutational changes that allowed for airborne transmission between mammals, and was 100% lethal in laboratory ferrets.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Mother and daughter were together most of the time in a dark room and usually isolated from the rest of the family.
—Ken Fuchsman, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Our goal should be to create a justice system that heals and rehabilitates rather than one that punishes and isolates.
—The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2024
Still, research indicates that changes in at least one viral isolate taken from a dairy worker in Texas had acquired mutational changes that allowed for airborne transmission between mammals, and was 100% lethal in laboratory ferrets.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
The full extent of the toll was hard to assess in a country that faces heavy censorship enforced by Myanmar’s military government and has largely been isolated from the rest of the world.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Mother and daughter were together most of the time in a dark room and usually isolated from the rest of the family.
—Ken Fuchsman, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolate
Noun
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Indeed, most religions also include a subset of followers who argue for eschewing material things in favor of a more spiritual life frequently personified by hermits.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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George lives something of a hermit’s life in Hudson.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the video game, as with the series, a five-year gap separates the two narrative installments, with main character Ellie jumping from 14 years old to 19 and putting on a good deal of muscle and height between that time.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Apr. 2025
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, Local Law 42, the law limiting solitary, requires 14 hours per day of out-of-cell time.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sweat was then confined to 23-hour-a-day solitary at Five Points Correctional Center, though he was subsequently transferred to Attica Correctional after trying to bribe Five Points officials.—
Kenny Herzog,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In The Water contextualizes the racist economic and socio-political sabotage of Black communities, beach goers, and businesses, as well as the horrifying violence that was used to segregate Californian beaches from the early 1800s through the Civil Rights movement in places like Bruce's Beach.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to a recent report, 7.4 percent of U.S. public schools were intensely segregated in 1988.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The withdrawn San Francisco drama, about lonely nonbinary nanny and restaurant server Cass (Asia Kate Dillon), is simple in its presentation, but disguises numerous layers to its story.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Jade and John told Dateline both had noticed their daughter was acting a bit withdrawn in the period leading up to her disappearance.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Situated about 300 miles from both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, the secluded country estate is an ideal spot for privacy seekers and nature lovers who enjoy stargazing and exploring national parks.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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The cabin is somewhat secluded, offering privacy and an off-grid vibe while still being within a reasonable driving distance of Park City and all its adventures.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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In spite of obvious parallels in the OVO stars’ individual and shared bodies of work, the album $$$4U’s mind-set most resembles Taylor Swift’s Reputation, the cloistered R&B pivot released after lashing out at the erstwhile Kardashian-Wests backfired.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Isolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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