as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the segregation of voters while casting their ballots is meant to preserve political privacy
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Recent Examples of segregation
Carter's career in the nuclear Navy coincided with President Harry Truman's abolition of racial segregation in the American military.
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
One of his greatest successes was ending the racial segregation that would exist during the Atlanta Braves’ pre-season training.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Across the South, many of these schools are segregation academies.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
After he was elected, though, Carter declared that the era of segregation in Georgia was over, and he was hailed as a symbol of a new, more inclusive South.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
One of his greatest successes was ending the racial segregation that would exist during the Atlanta Braves’ pre-season training.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Across the South, many of these schools are segregation academies.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
After he was elected, though, Carter declared that the era of segregation in Georgia was over, and he was hailed as a symbol of a new, more inclusive South.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
Noun
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California Altadena had soul, solitude and community.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The pandemic certainly contributed to running’s rise in popularity, as the only sport activity that, practiced in solitude, was billed as safe.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
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Mirroring Emilia’s own sense of isolation, Gascón spent the months-long shoot in self-exile, declining invitations to socialize with the cast and crew, including one outing to a Beyoncé concert.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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For example, isolation and detachment from other people were more pronounced during the lockdown phase of the pandemic.—
Anju Goel,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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Then on Thursday, Baldoni filed a $400 million federal lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds, as well as Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane, accusing the trio of multiple offenses, including defamation, civil extortion, invasion of privacy and interference with contractual relations.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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For more privacy and space, a bedroom with an in-room restroom and shower, can also be booked.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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