SECLUDE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

seclude

verb

si-ˈklüd

Definition of seclude

as in to isolate

to set or keep apart from others the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious

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Recent Examples of seclude While secluded in the hills off of a winding dirt road, the resort is just minutes away from the Dripping Springs local scene of breweries, wineries, and distilleries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Children could be restrained and secluded for violent behavior. — Charles Bell, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 The Haven’s layout varies by ship class, affecting factors like wind exposure and how secluded the private sun deck truly feels. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026 For something secluded with a luxe bed-and-breakfast feel, post up at The Hoffman Haus. — Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seclude

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The possibility of being isolated from their congregation can be a concern for Followers because of how much their lives revolve around extended family and church.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
For the thousands who remain in the dark and feel isolated, the giveaway helped.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolate

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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

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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

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