as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the segregation of voters while casting their ballots is meant to preserve political privacy
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Recent Examples of segregation
Some prisons have sought to keep trans inmates separated from the general population by placing them in indefinite solitary confinement — conditions classified by the U.N. as torture — ostensibly for protection, or as a form of administrative segregation.
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Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Feb. 2025
There's this sort of segregation in social media spaces.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Zora Neale Hurston In a controversial letter, the versatile author expressed frustration with critics of segregation.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
The only letter that even touched on racial issues was Landis calling for strict segregation in city and county lockups.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Feb. 2025
There's this sort of segregation in social media spaces.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Zora Neale Hurston In a controversial letter, the versatile author expressed frustration with critics of segregation.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
The only letter that even touched on racial issues was Landis calling for strict segregation in city and county lockups.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for segregation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
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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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
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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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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