1
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
Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 May 2025
This brazen privacy breach is far from an isolated incident.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Making people aware that heavy social drinking is just as problematic as isolated alcohol consumption is one step toward addressing its consequences.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Cardinals entered the conclave early Wednesday and were housed in a residence in the Vatican, cut off from receiving information outside of the isolated period.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 May 2025
This brazen privacy breach is far from an isolated incident.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Making people aware that heavy social drinking is just as problematic as isolated alcohol consumption is one step toward addressing its consequences.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
Adjective
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There is also an outdoor adventure course, a splash zone, and non-motorized water sports at the secluded beachfront.—
Kareema Bee,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Without a secluded period and monitoring, officials said the birds could have been a risk for spreading zoonotic diseases, such as bird flu.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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With some occasional help from the Rockies, who committed three errors and one big mental mistake, the Padres (24-13) scored in five different innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Goygol includes 65,000 residents, prim parks, tall pines and occasional Tyrolean architecture.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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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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Those sheltering in place were told to silence their phones, turn off lights, remain quiet and stay hidden until cleared by law enforcement.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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