as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office
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Recent Examples of isolation
Iran has long struggled to break out of diplomatic isolation.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
This isolation could limit American scientists’ ability to contribute to and benefit from international scientific advancements.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Now imagine living that kind of isolation all the time.
—Mark Salzer, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
Here’s what to do next: Immediate containment and isolation
Suspend all access immediately—VPNs, cloud platforms, code repos, and email.
—Michael Barnhart, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
This isolation could limit American scientists’ ability to contribute to and benefit from international scientific advancements.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Now imagine living that kind of isolation all the time.
—Mark Salzer, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
Here’s what to do next: Immediate containment and isolation
Suspend all access immediately—VPNs, cloud platforms, code repos, and email.
—Michael Barnhart, Fortune, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for isolation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolation
Noun
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To do this work, the women needed peace and solitude.—
James Rebanks
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Taking place 11 months after the events of the original game, Sam and his daughter Lou have fled to Mexico to try to live a life of solitude and flee the commanding grip of the United Colonies of America (UCA).—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Availability and privacy Ask Photos rolls out to more eligible users in the U.S., beyond early access testers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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It is surrounded by trees, too, so there is no need to worry about privacy.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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“Isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/isolation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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