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adjective

ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce isolated (audio)
Definition of isolatednext
1
as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view the hikers unexpectedly came upon an isolated mountain cabin

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2
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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isolated

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verb

past tense of isolate
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
Adjective
Bodyweight movements often work several muscle groups at the same time, helping the body learn to move as a unit rather than in isolated parts. — Jakob Roze, Health, 1 July 2026 Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Verb
The viewership decline isn’t isolated and, to some degree, many television shows see audience depreciation season-over-season. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 June 2026 So they're diplomatically isolated. — CBS News, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for isolated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolated
  1. secluded
  2. occasional
  3. separated
  4. sheltered
  5. segregated
  6. hidden
Adjective
  • This drag fellowship begins to wreak havoc in the secluded state that echoes medieval times.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • For time on the water, a private yacht charter is one of the few ways to reach the peninsula's most secluded coves, which are inaccessible by car.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of secluded
Adjective
  • Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
    — Katie North, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of occasional
Verb
  • Faster clinical brain imaging The new design removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in conventional computer architecture, where memory and processors are physically separated.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Instead, Hargitay learned at age 30 that her bio-dad was Italian entertainer Nelson Sardelli — Giovanna Sardelli’s father — with whom Mansfield had a brief relationship while separated from Mickey Hargitay in the early 1960s.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of separated
Adjective
  • Sheltered Spaces Wasps may start a nest in any sheltered spaces where there is light, warmth, cover from the elements, and protection from predators like other insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
  • Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered outdoor spot for a few hours each day.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • With its genetic material segregated at either pole, one cell can safely become two, born from a microscopic tug-of-war.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 June 2026
Definition of segregated
Adjective
  • Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of hidden

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