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to set or keep apart from others
the sick cows were segregated from the remainder of the herd
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Recent Examples of segregated
Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Nonetheless, better and more informed practices are available to address the continued presence of racially segregated and unequal public education.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948.
—Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Even so, the Dust Bowl was a beloved site in Miami’s segregated Overtown community.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Nonetheless, better and more informed practices are available to address the continued presence of racially segregated and unequal public education.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
In the 1940s, beaches, along with many other places, were segregated in the South.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948.
—Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregated
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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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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People become irritable, withdrawn, or hyper-independent.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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The greatest threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts up to 70mph and isolated hail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Over the next two months, Francis will be less visible, harder to hear, more cloistered and more likely to stick to the script.—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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But the drive is plenty worth it for the secluded and serene destination.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Photo : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection The interior of the secluded Art Bar.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In an interview, Shannon’s father, Marvin Kelsey, a 65-year-old retired construction worker, acknowledged his son ran with a rough crowd, but blamed their environment for the violence.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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President Trump had golf legend Gary Player on his mind Tuesday, following reports that the 89-year-old retired athlete hit the links in Scotland this week.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The election results were tight, reflecting a deeply divided nation.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Both sides of this divided nation have been hoping for the destruction of those on the other side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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“Segregated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregated. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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