sequestration

noun

ˌsē-kwə-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce sequestration (audio)
Definition of sequestrationnext
as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others what would you bring for sequestration on a desert island?

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Recent Examples of sequestration The length of sequestration is to cover the incubation period of the virus, or the time from exposure to signs of infection. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 Most notably, the defense says, the comments were posted during the trial — and at least once concerned the testimony of a witness — in violation of sequestration, which is supposed to shield witnesses from the proceedings. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 Further, the method of sequestration appears to be unique to each frog species. — Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Grady apologized to the judge for breaking the sequestration order. — Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequestration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestration
  1. solitude
  2. isolation
  3. privacy
  4. segregation
  5. loneliness
Noun
  • The overwater bungalows are pretty special, hovering over lapping waves where guests can stay in total peace and solitude.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Why does the fantasy of an artist toiling away in solitude have so much appeal?
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • Her LIFTed framework coordinates legal, insurance, financial, and tax planning, closing the gaps between advisors who typically work in isolation.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The audio section handles speech generation, transcription, music, voice changing, voice cloning, isolation, and translation.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • The various configurations allow the property to accommodate a range of needs, budgets, and even levels of privacy, making the experience that much more customizable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The platform can be closed off from the rest of the yacht for further privacy.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of privacy
Noun
  • That was the case in the United States during the legal segregation of African Americans in the South—some police officers were members of violent white supremacist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Defense attorneys described their confinement as effectively punitive segregation even though the brothers had not committed disciplinary violations.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of segregation
Noun
  • Summary Workplace loneliness is surging, particularly among remote and Gen Z employees, as AI and remote work reduce direct human interaction.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Orr said using social media more than three hours a day can lead to anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of loneliness

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“Sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestration. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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