as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others
the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious
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Recent Examples of seclude
In the past five years, Elevations employees have failed to follow mandatory reporting requirements for child abuse, improperly secluded children for days on end and have conducted unauthorized strip searches, according to state records.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2024
The cardinals are secluded in hotel-like quarters in the Vatican and sequestered like jurors in newsy trials—insulated from all outside media.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
Rivera-Killingsworth’s complaint to the federal Office for Civil Rights claims Caleb was secluded for hours at a time, sometimes as long as three hours in spring 2023.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
The spot also has a gorgeous outdoor terrace, which is equally as chic and secluded as the bar.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2024
The cardinals are secluded in hotel-like quarters in the Vatican and sequestered like jurors in newsy trials—insulated from all outside media.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
Rivera-Killingsworth’s complaint to the federal Office for Civil Rights claims Caleb was secluded for hours at a time, sometimes as long as three hours in spring 2023.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
The spot also has a gorgeous outdoor terrace, which is equally as chic and secluded as the bar.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclude
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Unlike traditional weightlifting, which often isolates specific muscle groups, functional fitness workouts engage multiple muscles simultaneously, promoting better body mechanics and reducing the risk of injury.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the last few weeks, flu and other illnesses have forced schools across the country to temporarily close in an effort to isolate cases, curb the spread, maintain staffing levels and deep clean classrooms.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The three dozen options available at every game now are separated into tiers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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Opponents have accused the board of seeking to separate the relatively more affluent, white majority east side from the less affluent, more racially diverse west side.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, all funds received will be segregated into separate accounts dedicated to the consortium’s endeavors.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Money has no color, but economic access has often been segregated.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Seclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclude. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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