ISOLATE Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈī-sə-lət

Definition of isolate

as in hermit

a person who lives away from others interpersonal relationships are very stressful for him, so he lives as a virtual isolate

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isolate

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verb

ˈī-sə-ˌlāt

as in to separate

to set or keep apart from others rescuers finally reached outlying villages that had been isolated by the massive earthquake

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isolate

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adjective

as in isolated

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Recent Examples of isolate

Noun

Its Protein Popcorn delivers 7 grams of protein per serving by using milk protein isolate to boost the protein content of a classic snack. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 The popcorn uses milk protein isolate to boost the protein content of a classic snack. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Verb

This simulated fast charging across various electrode thicknesses, porosities, and binder distributions to map lithium-ion movement, pinpoint lithium plating, and isolate structural stress. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Commonwealth Bank of Australia expects oil prices to remain volatile in the second half of the year as markets weigh whether Washington’s push to economically isolate Iran will succeed and how Tehran could respond. — Alex Harring,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for isolate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for isolate

Noun

The area was also chosen by artistic hermit squatters, known as Dunnites, who lived around nearby Oceano and Nipomo in the 1930s.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Tragedy has turned him into a hermit, but the ponderings from his cave are alluring.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026

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The team analyzed the corridor over the long term and used seasonal-trend decomposition using LOESS, a statistical method that helped separate seasonal fluctuations from longer-term settlement.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The bridge connects two settlements in a valley in northwest Rwanda that are separated by the river.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of separate

Adjective

Beyond the shores of their isolated rock, animals like otters and orcas appear between the waves.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Many of these high-fiber candies use isolated fibers, such as inulin, chicory root, soluble corn fiber, and other prebiotics.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolated

Noun

Today, Richards’s office on Rikers is situated in a small former chapel with a red brick steeple, across a stretch of lawn from the jail where he was once held in solitary.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Now in his 40s, Frank has been in prison for almost his whole adult life, spending 17 years in solitary for assaulting two of his fellow inmates.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026

Definition of solitary

Verb

Not long ago, millions of people like them could have been segregated in institutions.

— August 21, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
While gas stations, sandwich shops and lunch counters were not segregated, facilities with larger dining rooms and restrooms were segregated, the sign said.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of segregate

Verb

In sick bay, M’Benga tries to remove the table and end his life so Chapel can give up on him, an effort that proves futile.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Though your home may have its share of appliances, mail, mugs, or anything else that lives on your countertops daily, they should be removed before listing.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of remove

Adjective

Narrow down your collection of water bottles or insulated tumblers to two in the kitchen cabinet.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026
Rooms The 10 stand-alone suites (including two family units) are made of insulated canvas, with air conditioning, deeply comfortable king-size beds, and ensuite bathrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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