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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
Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Set in 1973, Rabbit Trap stars Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen as Darcy and Daphne, an influential musical couple from London who retreats to an isolated cabin in the Welsh countryside to finish their next album.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Defining which executives and board members are responsible for overseeing AI risks and opportunities ensures that AI is integrated into the broader strategy, rather than being treated as a series of isolated projects.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
These are essentially the different combinations of proteins found in people either socially isolated or lonely, compared to the data gathered from people who don’t identify with those characteristics.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The orientation programs operate in detention centers often located in isolated parts of the country, far from the cities where immigration attorneys and legal services programs are concentrated.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Set in 1973, Rabbit Trap stars Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen as Darcy and Daphne, an influential musical couple from London who retreats to an isolated cabin in the Welsh countryside to finish their next album.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Defining which executives and board members are responsible for overseeing AI risks and opportunities ensures that AI is integrated into the broader strategy, rather than being treated as a series of isolated projects.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
These are essentially the different combinations of proteins found in people either socially isolated or lonely, compared to the data gathered from people who don’t identify with those characteristics.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
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Spend the day exploring secluded sand dunes, collecting seashells or climbing to the top of Old Baldy, the state’s oldest lighthouse, for breathtaking views of the Atlantic.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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The geothermal area is far from the crowded Golden Circle and offers hikers the chance to experience surreal volcanic landscapes and soak in secluded geothermal pools.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Emma has been some fabulous version of blonde for quite some time now, interrupting her fair-haired streak with the occasional brunette detour.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fortunately, President Donald Trump recognizes that pairing a big stick with an occasional carrot can shape adversaries’ behavior more effectively than continual confrontation.—
Reid Smith,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Feb. 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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What to expect: An Italian-Creole seafood restaurant by day and a speakeasy by night, this hidden gem is in West Town, which seems to be the new hot restaurant district.—
Moyo Adeolu,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the bathroom, Dutton had placed a hidden camera near the pool in the backyard, officials said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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