as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she went into seclusion in order to focus entirely on writing her book
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Recent Examples of seclusion
The previous year, the district reported seven incidents of seclusion, 78 incidents of restraint, and 165 incidents of both restraint and seclusion.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
The Department of Education has said in its restraint and seclusion resource document there is no evidence restraint and seclusion reduce problem behaviors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
From Europe to Mexico to the U.S., these tiny islands around the world provide utmost seclusion.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
The new law mandates that children must be informed of their rights — including the right to contact state social service workers and the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson — within one day of seclusion or restraints being used.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
The Department of Education has said in its restraint and seclusion resource document there is no evidence restraint and seclusion reduce problem behaviors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
From Europe to Mexico to the U.S., these tiny islands around the world provide utmost seclusion.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
The new law mandates that children must be informed of their rights — including the right to contact state social service workers and the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson — within one day of seclusion or restraints being used.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seclusion
Noun
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Where once there was chaos and disorder, now there’s nothing but peace and solitude—for probably the next 4.5 minutes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Seeking solitude under the first quarter moon might confuse those who've recently stepped up to support you.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mendoza wouldn't say who was prescribed the medication, citing patient privacy laws.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the walls were covered in barbed wire, and the balcony had a large privacy wall.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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The very purpose of hearing aids is to help users stay connected and engaged, yet this design flaw forces them into isolation at the worst possible moments.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The talks in Istanbul signal a potential thaw in diplomatic ties, as U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump diverges from the Biden administration's stance, which emphasized sanctions and diplomatic isolation of Russia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seclusion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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