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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
Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
This wasn’t an isolated case in the DSA, as the national chapter swiftly endorsed the emerging violent protests and called on its members to take to the streets.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
There have been a few isolated cases reported in more than a dozen other states, which don’t appear to be related to the Texas outbreak.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
This wasn’t an isolated case in the DSA, as the national chapter swiftly endorsed the emerging violent protests and called on its members to take to the streets.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
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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Changing Preference For Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry In the case of jewelry purchases, those needs are primarily around milestone life events, holiday and occasional gifting.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This year, the star has teased new music, sharing occasional studio photos on Instagram.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
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As cybersecurity vendors most often operate in silos, the industry remains largely segregated, creating challenges for security teams, stifling risk protection capabilities and hindering innovation.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The millionaire must keep their identity secret while completing hidden agendas assigned by host Peter Serafinowicz.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale features slashed prices on terrific hidden gems, such as facial massagers, electric scooters, espresso machines, golf rangefiners, and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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