as in to separate
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 isolate
The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2024
Still, research indicates that changes in at least one viral isolate taken from a dairy worker in Texas had acquired mutational changes that allowed for airborne transmission between mammals, and was 100% lethal in laboratory ferrets.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Nik Popli, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
He was moved there on his brother’s initiative in an attempt to isolate and marginalize him.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Our goal should be to create a justice system that heals and rehabilitates rather than one that punishes and isolates.
—The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2024
Still, research indicates that changes in at least one viral isolate taken from a dairy worker in Texas had acquired mutational changes that allowed for airborne transmission between mammals, and was 100% lethal in laboratory ferrets.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Administration officials say the move is a deliberate effort to isolate China’s practices—currency manipulation, IP theft, and forced technology transfers—as uniquely harmful.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
He was moved there on his brother’s initiative in an attempt to isolate and marginalize him.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolate
Noun
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Sure, the $150,000 price tag might make your wallet wince, but for the chance to be a high-tech hermit with all the comforts of home?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the $150,000 price tag might make your wallet wince, but for the chance to be a high-tech hermit with all the comforts of home?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The sleeping space is separated from the living room and kitchen by an arched wall, making this a good option for couples who don’t fear an open plan.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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That said, a couple key differences in the eras: Goalies' gear covers more of the goal today Only a few years separate Ovechkin and Gretzky, but like any other sport, hockey equipment evolved during these four-plus decades.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Mary’s family shared Rodney’s conviction that real justice would have to go well beyond an isolated payment.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Thermal, California, the isolated moment allowed for creativity in the form of clothing to flourish.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, Local Law 42, the law limiting solitary, requires 14 hours per day of out-of-cell time.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sweat was then confined to 23-hour-a-day solitary at Five Points Correctional Center, though he was subsequently transferred to Attica Correctional after trying to bribe Five Points officials.—
Kenny Herzog,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In The Water contextualizes the racist economic and socio-political sabotage of Black communities, beach goers, and businesses, as well as the horrifying violence that was used to segregate Californian beaches from the early 1800s through the Civil Rights movement in places like Bruce's Beach.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to a recent report, 7.4 percent of U.S. public schools were intensely segregated in 1988.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The withdrawn San Francisco drama, about lonely nonbinary nanny and restaurant server Cass (Asia Kate Dillon), is simple in its presentation, but disguises numerous layers to its story.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Jade and John told Dateline both had noticed their daughter was acting a bit withdrawn in the period leading up to her disappearance.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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
Adjective
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The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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In spite of obvious parallels in the OVO stars’ individual and shared bodies of work, the album $$$4U’s mind-set most resembles Taylor Swift’s Reputation, the cloistered R&B pivot released after lashing out at the erstwhile Kardashian-Wests backfired.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Isolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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