as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the segregation of voters while casting their ballots is meant to preserve political privacy
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Recent Examples of segregation
In addition to helping quell fear, the songs were unnerving to authorities trying to maintain segregation.
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David W. Stowe, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
The southern United States under the Jim Crow system of segregation, for example, was governed by a form of racial fascism premised not on a single powerful leader, but on decentralized groups of vigilantes and terrorists.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
While in segregation, staff observed him in distress and contacted on-site medical personnel for assistance.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
After her request was denied, the Guzmans became the first family to pursue legal action against the district in an effort to challenge school segregation.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for segregation
David W. Stowe, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
The southern United States under the Jim Crow system of segregation, for example, was governed by a form of racial fascism premised not on a single powerful leader, but on decentralized groups of vigilantes and terrorists.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
While in segregation, staff observed him in distress and contacted on-site medical personnel for assistance.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
After her request was denied, the Guzmans became the first family to pursue legal action against the district in an effort to challenge school segregation.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for segregation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
Noun
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When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Many people, meanwhile, don’t have room for a writer’s room, or live lives that preclude solitude, or just don’t like to sit still.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Loneliness and isolation have been linked to heart disease, dementia and other medical conditions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Medical neglect, isolation, and overcrowding are routine.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ives said many customers have reservations about data privacy and protection, which could be a hurdle for general AI chatbots becoming go-to services for businesses.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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With loving Venus entering your 12th House of Karma, privacy is even more valuable than usual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What this means to you AI companions can feel supportive during loneliness, stress, or grief.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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But after a year, Mike couldn’t bear his father’s loneliness any longer and asked to move in with him.—
Andrew Callahan,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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