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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
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
During his first term, Trump imposed heavy tariffs with nary a sign of longer-term inflation outside of isolated price increases.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
The species historically nested, and still does, on isolated islands in freshwater lakes in Canada and the Great Plains, well east of Illinois.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Public safety officials called it an isolated incident.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Newsom said the trend of becoming more connected through technology, yet more isolated from each other, was particularly worrying among young men.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
During his first term, Trump imposed heavy tariffs with nary a sign of longer-term inflation outside of isolated price increases.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
The species historically nested, and still does, on isolated islands in freshwater lakes in Canada and the Great Plains, well east of Illinois.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Public safety officials called it an isolated incident.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Situated about 300 miles from both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, the secluded country estate is an ideal spot for privacy seekers and nature lovers who enjoy stargazing and exploring national parks.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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The cabin is somewhat secluded, offering privacy and an off-grid vibe while still being within a reasonable driving distance of Park City and all its adventures.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
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The show is thrilling as a sensory experience, humming with sinister percussive beats and the occasional muffled animal squawk in the distance.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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Initially, MacGregor's character was supposed to make only occasional appearances, but she was promoted to series regular after her performance was so well-received.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 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
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There are spiritual journeys around the hidden shrines and temples of Bangkok's downtown, or photography tours guided by Thailand's Leica ambassador, Khun Chut.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Taissa's growing desperation reveals hidden aspects of herself.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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