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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
State officials said the isolated instances of noncitizens voting, if accurate, are not evidence of widespread voter fraud. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Viewed this way, protections such as immutable backups and isolated backup networks, often cut for budget reasons, look less like expenses and more like insurance against days of downtime. — Michael Wu, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
Both total viewership and isolated 18-49 rating showed improvements on Peacock after seven days of viewing. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 Sanon’s defense Sanon’s defense attorneys have sought to distance him from the assassination of Moïse, arguing that as July 7 approached, he was increasingly isolated from Pretel and the others. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 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
  • Hampton Island, Georgia Affleck’s Georgia estate is hardly a standard holiday house and more like a secluded coastal compound.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There are two secluded Mallorcan calas that guests can access, with one just steps from my own door and therefore ideal for a morning dip in the still-pleasant October waters.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of secluded
Adjective
  • The New Braunfels, Texas, resident kept a frenetic touring schedule, headlining major Texas venues and mid-sized dance halls around the country, with occasional arena or amphitheater stops opening for Koe Wetzel thrown in.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That could make removing space junk a routine service rather than an occasional experiment.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasional
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  • Beckman portrayed the first lady's work on the ceasefire as an extension of her efforts to help reunite Russian and Ukrainian children with their families after they were separated by Russia's war against Ukraine.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Her parents had recently separated, and her mother, Alta Apantenco, was working as a waitress to support herself and her young daughter.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of separated
Adjective
  • But Flanagan’s Carrie is also extremely sheltered and unprepared for the harsh realities of high school in the 21st century, in addition to grieving for her father.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The expansive flybridge is the signature feature of the new model, functioning as a fully fledged living space with two helm stations, a sheltered bar, and a spacious lounge.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheltered
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  • At one point over two thirds of Sloss's entry-level workforce was composed of Black labor, which was socially and hierarchically segregated and, up until 1928, often sourced from nearby prisons.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Anaheim’s schools, parks and swimming pool were segregated until the 1950s.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of segregated
Adjective
  • Quantum particles carrying information that could determine their behavior is termed hidden variables, since this information might not be accessible for scientists to observe it.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Corti Brother’s is no hidden gem–it’s frequently written up in national food and travel pubs as one of the state’s best grocery stores.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolated. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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