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as in separated
to set or keep apart from others
sequestered the woman until she was no longer contagious
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as in confiscated
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
police found and sequestered several illegal weapons
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Recent Examples of sequestered
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
In the second clinical trial, not yet published, 36 sequestered volunteers ate an additional 1,000 calories a day when on the ultraprocessed food diet, according to a midpoint analysis of the data by Hall.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
That sentiment is front and center in The Fence, a sequestered and highly theatrical drama set on an African construction site that feels much more like a colonial outpost.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Martha Teichner, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
On that note, while England at that time was strictly sequestered society and enforced attendance at Protestant Church or be brought to court, looking at Shakespeare’s plays, there was this huge counterculture, this cross-current of other beliefs.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
In reality, Roper was planning to return to England, where his other son, Danny (Noah Jupe), has been sequestered at a boarding school.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
And all of our contestants are sequestered in a separate part of the lot, with security around them.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
During the postwar years, though, tens of thousands of white parishioners chose to move to new enclaves in the city and the suburbs as, owing to the Great Migration, the Black population, long sequestered on the South Side, grew and expanded into other neighborhoods.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Attached to the house, the garage gave the home its L-shape, which partially sequestered the noise that would reverberate through a typical ranch home.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Quiet Cove is sequestered away from the bustling family activities and features an infinity pool, a poolside bar and a cafe.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Harris isn’t the only leader who believes success should be shared, not sequestered to one person.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The trial was a madly raucous media event, requiring many weeks and a sequestered jury.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
In the second clinical trial, not yet published, 36 sequestered volunteers ate an additional 1,000 calories a day when on the ultraprocessed food diet, according to a midpoint analysis of the data by Hall.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
That sentiment is front and center in The Fence, a sequestered and highly theatrical drama set on an African construction site that feels much more like a colonial outpost.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The best in show judge is sequestered until the big reveal.
—Martha Teichner, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
On that note, while England at that time was strictly sequestered society and enforced attendance at Protestant Church or be brought to court, looking at Shakespeare’s plays, there was this huge counterculture, this cross-current of other beliefs.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
In reality, Roper was planning to return to England, where his other son, Danny (Noah Jupe), has been sequestered at a boarding school.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
And all of our contestants are sequestered in a separate part of the lot, with security around them.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
During the postwar years, though, tens of thousands of white parishioners chose to move to new enclaves in the city and the suburbs as, owing to the Great Migration, the Black population, long sequestered on the South Side, grew and expanded into other neighborhoods.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Attached to the house, the garage gave the home its L-shape, which partially sequestered the noise that would reverberate through a typical ranch home.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Quiet Cove is sequestered away from the bustling family activities and features an infinity pool, a poolside bar and a cafe.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Harris isn’t the only leader who believes success should be shared, not sequestered to one person.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestered
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The White House dismissed such concerns, pointing to isolated incidents of noncitizens being charged with illegally voting, and to examples of duplicate registrations, voters remaining on rolls after death and people stealing ballots to vote multiple times.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The week will remain dry with only isolated shower chances on Friday and Saturday.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the project could benefit the salamander by reconnecting habitat areas that have been separated by erosion.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The living and sleeping areas can be separated by a curtain, giving the feeling of a two-bedroom suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lamia Rubia, 27, said all of her belongings were searched, and many items were confiscated.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The final straw came about two weeks ago, when the bar's doorman confiscated a fake ID featuring the face of Benjamin Franklin — complete with a fictional home address on Market Street.—
Ross DiMattei,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Willingham returned from lunch, then went from his secluded office to the locked evidence room, which he was not authorized to enter, multiple sources with knowledge of the events told CNN.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a few years now, Jonah McDonald, the naturalist for DeKalb County’s parks, has maintained several trail cameras in a secluded wetland at Mason Mill Park in Decatur.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mills said the information about his past gave him pride about the strength of his ancestors who survive during a time when they were segregated — even in death.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The school was poorly funded, riven by gang violence, and deeply segregated by race and class.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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In November, the Pentagon opened an investigation into Kelly, citing a federal law that allows retired service members to be recalled to active duty on orders of the defense secretary for possible court-martial or other punishment.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jim Cavanaugh, a retired agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives who is now an NBC News law enforcement analyst, said he’s not convinced the ransom note is legitimate.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pull-apart rolls are great as a party appetizer, for a potluck, or even as a meal with a soup or side salad.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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In recent years, my sisters and I will take turns trying a new appetizer like Buffalo chicken dip or a pull-apart cheese bread.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Police noted that Sojourner has been designated the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline for the City of Milwaukee and outlying communities since 1986.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Throughout this period, wind chills are expected to plunge between -10° and -5°, with even colder readings in outlying areas.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sequestered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestered. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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