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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
Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American YouTuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean and left a Diet Coke can and a coconut in an attempt to make contact with an isolated tribe known for attacking intruders.
—Rajesh Roy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The unique language got its start thanks to a melting pot of inhabitants— Native Americans, English sailors, and pirates from a variety of places—all living together in one isolated location.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The shooting was an isolated incident and posed no threat to public safety, officials said.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American YouTuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean and left a Diet Coke can and a coconut in an attempt to make contact with an isolated tribe known for attacking intruders.
—Rajesh Roy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The unique language got its start thanks to a melting pot of inhabitants— Native Americans, English sailors, and pirates from a variety of places—all living together in one isolated location.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Pre-game the big dinner by enjoying a signature French 125 (a French 75 with Cognac) in the restaurant’s chic and secluded speakeasy lounge.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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There were many more wonderful moments in a festival that fuses sounds and artistic expressions from across the globe, coming together in one of the most stunning and secluded places on Earth. 1.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The house that the Americans strategically position themselves in is home to two families; there are occasional insert shots of family photos and trinkets, and at several points these families are shown cowering, terrified by what’s happening around them.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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Burnout goes beyond the occasional tough day at work.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 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
Adjective
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There are fun facts about flora and fauna, hidden critters and plants, and more.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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He's investigated the hidden offshore wealth of Russian oligarchs, billions of dollars in assets held offshore by a member of the Adani family and the Adani Group, and the maze of corporate structures and secretive inner circle of crypto giant Binance.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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