1
as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
the hikers unexpectedly came upon an isolated mountain cabin
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2
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
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, though forecasters say that risk remains low.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Authorities are notably worried about people living in the baking streets, and elderly people in nursing homes or isolated in their homes.
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Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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This is no longer an isolated contamination event but a broader patterns that is reflecting back human chemical usage in ways that were not anticipated when modern wastewater systems were designed.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, though forecasters say that risk remains low.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Verb
The viewership decline isn’t isolated and, to some degree, many television shows see audience depreciation season-over-season.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Authorities are notably worried about people living in the baking streets, and elderly people in nursing homes or isolated in their homes.
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Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
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This Shady Canyon Golf Club is one of Orange County‘s most exclusive enclaves with captivating rock formations and lush fairways spread across 300 acres in a secluded canyon setting.
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These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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In a place where many homes lean into glass, driftwood tones and a conventional layout, this one sprawls like a resort, with sleeping quarters separated into individual pavilion-like structures.
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While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.
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Sheltered Spaces Wasps may start a nest in any sheltered spaces where there is light, warmth, cover from the elements, and protection from predators like other insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
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Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered outdoor spot for a few hours each day.
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With its genetic material segregated at either pole, one cell can safely become two, born from a microscopic tug-of-war.
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To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
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Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
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It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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