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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
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
Without support, people can feel isolated and fearful.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The ceasefire reached between Israel and Hezbollah in late November also provided new hope for a Gaza deal, and left Hamas more isolated than ever.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Last week, isolated gusts, especially in the Santa Monica Mountains, reached 100 mph.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
As residents impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires were slowly returning to their homes — or where their homes used to be — another dangerous Santa Ana wind event is forecast to begin Monday that is expected to bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
Without support, people can feel isolated and fearful.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The ceasefire reached between Israel and Hezbollah in late November also provided new hope for a Gaza deal, and left Hamas more isolated than ever.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Last week, isolated gusts, especially in the Santa Monica Mountains, reached 100 mph.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Many of the children who are restrained and secluded are in earlier elementary school grades — both nationally and in Idaho, according to limited data from Idaho school districts and national agencies.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2025
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At the other end of Eilean Mòr, past a mossy Celtic cross standing like a lighthouse at the island’s tallest point, Sandy showed us the Cave of Saint Cormac, its opening hardly more than four feet high, where eighth-century monks used to retreat for periods of secluded contemplation.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Tom Edge, who has written the bulk of the TV series, and Sue Tully, the show’s longtime director, wisely make no attempt to put those reams of online chatter onscreen, settling for the occasional spoken reference.—
Mike Hale,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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While their attraction to each other was on full display throughout the series, so were the occasional discourse and disagreements.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
23 Jan. 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
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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
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And head to Walmart to explore more items from its hidden cozy home shop from just $2.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Including trends, advice, and how to find the hidden gems.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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