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isolating

[ahy-suh-ley-ting, is-uh-] / ˈaɪ səˌleɪ tɪŋ, ˈɪs ə- /
NOUN
insulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covering cushioning lining padding
STRONG
caulking furring packing taping
WEAK
cording defending neutralizing protecting surrounding
NOUN
selecting
Synonyms
STRONG
appointing culling denominating determining electing indicating picking separating
WEAK
appointment choice denomination determination election isolation selection separation

Example Sentences

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Passengers are isolating aboard a cruise ship on which a suspected outbreak of hantavirus has killed three people, its operator said Monday, after Cape Verde refused them entry.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

While it now makes up most of her income, she says working from her phone can feel "isolating" and financially "inconsistent".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The internet’s vast expanse, once seen as welcoming, is horrifically isolating.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The Sangkalang suspension bridge is washed away, isolating numerous villages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Raymie stood for a long time on the sidewalk in front of the Golden Glen, flexing her toes and isolating her objectives.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo