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to set or keep apart from others
the sick cows were segregated from the remainder of the herd
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Recent Examples of segregated
Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Nonetheless, better and more informed practices are available to address the continued presence of racially segregated and unequal public education.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948.
—Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Even so, the Dust Bowl was a beloved site in Miami’s segregated Overtown community.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Nonetheless, better and more informed practices are available to address the continued presence of racially segregated and unequal public education.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
In the 1940s, beaches, along with many other places, were segregated in the South.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948.
—Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregated
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
Adjective
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Notice if the child becomes withdrawn, anxious, or shows signs of distress connected to a friendship.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Pulling the plug on these dollars is likely to impact rural stations the most, which feed information, entertainment and education to isolated communities.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The Trappist monk Thomas Merton describes a similar experience on the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, on a rare occasion when leaving his cloistered monastery.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Over the next two months, Francis will be less visible, harder to hear, more cloistered and more likely to stick to the script.—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Police reviewed surveillance footage showing Morrow interaction with the two boys under a bridge at the park Police, who were familiar with the park, reviewed surveillance footage showing Morrow interacting with the two under a bridge in the park in a secluded area out of public view.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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While there are lots of lively family-friendly activities in the area—including Pier Park and Shipwreck Island—PCB also has quieter, more secluded spots to soak up the sun, stroll along the surf, and discover all of the natural beauty this part of northwest Florida has to offer.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Friends told Variety that Lehrer had been found dead in his home on Saturday, and longtime friend David Herder confirmed to The Associated Press the retired performer and college professor had died at home in Cambridge, Mass., of undisclosed causes.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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Fred Couples, Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, Corey Pavin and Lee Trevino: The retired golf legends are among those at the Tour Champions dinner.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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As America has become more divided politically and economically, and the rate of technological change has accelerated, there is something comforting and unchallenging about Morgan’s tales of minor indignities, something that reminds people of how much everyone has in common.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Charges against Mitchell were a point of contention in a divided Senate during the last two legislative sessions.—
Ingrid Harbo,
Twin Cities,
15 July 2025
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“Segregated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregated. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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