isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
Examples of isolated in a Sentence
The town remains a very isolated community.
The camp is located in an isolated area.
The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth.
a few isolated cases of vandalism
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An isolated rumble of thunder is possible, as well.
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Katie Houlis, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
This terrain is extremely isolated, extremely rough.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service previously said there was potential for two rounds of severe weather Friday, with a chance of isolated storms in the afternoon and a more widespread line of storms near and after sunset.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
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Katie Houlis, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
This terrain is extremely isolated, extremely rough.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service previously said there was potential for two rounds of severe weather Friday, with a chance of isolated storms in the afternoon and a more widespread line of storms near and after sunset.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for isolated
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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