COUNTERBLOCKADE Synonyms: 17 Similar Words

counterblockade

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Definition of counterblockade

as in isolation

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Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Some express skepticism on whether James can stay patient with Dončić ball-dominant and isolation-heavy play.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of isolation

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If the appliance is older, Dausey says that aging compressors and poor insulation force these appliances to work significantly harder than modern energy-efficient models.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
If installing a new HVAC system or attic insulation is out of reach for the moment, there's another long-term solution.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

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The sale sees the property divided into three lots with two buildable, giving the opportunity to create a treasurable family compound in rural seclusion just a 30-minute drive from the island’s main towns.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Althorp House is Diana’s final resting place, chosen for its privacy and seclusion.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Definition of seclusion

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Fleming staked much of his campaign on opposition to carbon capture and sequestration, the process for injecting carbon dioxide waste underground to reduce industrial pollution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
The length of sequestration is to cover the incubation period of the virus, or the time from exposure to signs of infection.

— Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026

Definition of sequestration

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Iran’s closure and America’s subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz locked in a fifth of the world’s oil supply.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
That fact was starkly illustrated by the war in Iran, which saw Tehran effectively close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic and Washington respond with a blockade of Iranian ports.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

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