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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
Holly Yan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Their habitats are becoming increasingly fragmented, meaning patches of habitat are decreasing in size and becoming increasingly isolated and less connected, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
After spending the last six years as the Yellowstone’s avenging corporate angel, is Beth (Kelly Reilly) really going to be content living on a small, isolated ranch with nothing to do but stare lovingly at her cowboy husband, Rip (Cole Hauser)?
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This could lead to some isolated runoff issues and cause rises in area waterways, per the NWS.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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Others might do the opposite and become more isolated.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Their habitats are becoming increasingly fragmented, meaning patches of habitat are decreasing in size and becoming increasingly isolated and less connected, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
After spending the last six years as the Yellowstone’s avenging corporate angel, is Beth (Kelly Reilly) really going to be content living on a small, isolated ranch with nothing to do but stare lovingly at her cowboy husband, Rip (Cole Hauser)?
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This could lead to some isolated runoff issues and cause rises in area waterways, per the NWS.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
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The Turtle Island resort, where Dawson and Chen stayed, is a secluded and exclusive 500-acre retreat, hosting only 14 couples at a time.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hana, located on southeastern Maui, is a secluded town known for its slow pace and old Hawaii charm.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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An occasional one among us males will pitch in to place the silverware or perhaps fill the water glasses.Mike Masterson, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Zucker has since elevated to occasional top-six minutes and is fourth on the team with 23 points.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Her mother later remarried a white Dane, and Larsen was raised in a white Danish household in Chicago, a rapidly growing and increasingly segregated city.Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the 1940s, beaches, along with many other places, were segregated in the South.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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For example, the AI boom is creating job opportunities in everything from engineering to marketing, so staying on top of trends could lead you to hidden gems.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Address: 72 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016 Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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