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 Tucked away in the woods between Sag Harbor and Water Mill, the nearly seven-acre compound is secluded behind gates and showcased by a main home with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for seclude

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We are constantly connected, yet often isolated, each with our own voice while genuine dialogue can be hard to achieve.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
After the man arrived in Nairobi, his relatives took him in a private vehicle to Nairobi Hospital, where he was immediately isolated.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of isolate

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The mediator does an intense workout taking the offers and counteroffers between the parties, up and down an elegant staircase that separates the teams.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
This allows the researchers to produce hydrogen and epoxide without a membrane separating the electrodes.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of separate

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At one point over two thirds of Sloss's entry-level workforce was composed of Black labor, which was socially and hierarchically segregated and, up until 1928, often sourced from nearby prisons.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
School districts cannot segregate on the basis of national origin.

— Courtney Kan, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

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