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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
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
While the project faces significant technical and economic challenges, its potential to revolutionize logistics and connect isolated regions is undeniable.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
There’s a low chance for isolated lightning storms in the southern parts of the region.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
The narrative, based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s stage comedy, is about an isolated teenage girl with a rare condition that causes her to rapidly age and her adventures: first love, white-collar crime, high school drama, family angst and the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
High winds may generally move loose debris and/or snow, and cause some property damage and/or cause isolated power outages, mainly on the Rocky Mountain Front.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
While the project faces significant technical and economic challenges, its potential to revolutionize logistics and connect isolated regions is undeniable.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
There’s a low chance for isolated lightning storms in the southern parts of the region.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
The narrative, based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s stage comedy, is about an isolated teenage girl with a rare condition that causes her to rapidly age and her adventures: first love, white-collar crime, high school drama, family angst and the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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Within this secluded world, life has evolved in bizarre and fascinating ways.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Beach Club—accessible via the hotel's Jeeps—offers a secluded stretch of sand with a tropical island feel.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When do most of us wear gowns outside of the occasional black tie wedding?—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Staff chat in Spanish during the occasional lull between rushes and fresh tortillas perfume the air, making the space feel like a friend’s dining room.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 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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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
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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
Adjective
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Listeners miss out on the excitement of encountering a track that challenges their assumptions or a hidden gem that might become a lifelong favorite.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Files exchanged between stakeholders can carry hidden threats like malware, compromising the entire chain.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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