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
My parents were raised as migrant workers in Florida at the time of segregation.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 July 2025
While Louisville was recognized nationally for its peaceful integration of schools nearly two decades earlier following the Brown v. Board ruling, the reality was segregation continued to exist.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 June 2025
Just like the old rules requiring racial segregation, it’s based on falsehood and prejudice.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Shortly after taking office, Wilson implemented racial segregation across federal agencies.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 July 2025
While Louisville was recognized nationally for its peaceful integration of schools nearly two decades earlier following the Brown v. Board ruling, the reality was segregation continued to exist.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 June 2025
Just like the old rules requiring racial segregation, it’s based on falsehood and prejudice.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Shortly after taking office, Wilson implemented racial segregation across federal agencies.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
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But there are those who need solitude for a longer time — the sailor who chases the sun around the world in a small boat, or the trapper who watches alone the northern lights through a Klondike winter.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
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The emotional toll is enormous: Dream returns to the Dreaming and washes Orpheus’ blood from his hands, sobbing in solitude.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Currie attributed the initial surge in overdose deaths in part to the pandemic itself; there were disruptions in access to treatment, and many Californians suffered greater isolation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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His isolation gives Lex a perfect opportunity for a fierce Boravian assault on Jarhanpur.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Throughout her successful career, McAdams has prioritized her privacy and kept much of her personal life out of the public eye.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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And new privacy legislation in Senate Bill 1295 requires collectors of sensitive data to notify consumers if their personal data is being used to train large language models.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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