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adjective

Definition of segregatednext
as in separated

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segregated

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verb

past tense of segregate
as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others the sick cows were segregated from the remainder of the herd

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Recent Examples of segregated
Adjective
He had been asked to lead the local Black community in a boycott of the city’s racially segregated buses. — John Blake, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025 Some white religious groups believed these individuals could never be truly free in a segregated society, prompting them to support a movement for expatriating free Black people. — Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the 1940s, beaches, along with many other places, were segregated in the South. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024 The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948. — Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for segregated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregated
  1. separated
  2. withdrawn
  3. isolated
  4. cloistered
  5. secluded
  6. retired
  7. divided
Verb
  • Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of separated
Adjective
  • Nicky Jam has released his first project since facing stark backlash for his (withdrawn) endorsement of Donald Trump.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives.
    — Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of isolated
Adjective
  • The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In spite of obvious parallels in the OVO stars’ individual and shared bodies of work, the album $$$4U’s mind-set most resembles Taylor Swift’s Reputation, the cloistered R&B pivot released after lashing out at the erstwhile Kardashian-Wests backfired.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
Definition of cloistered
Adjective
  • This rich heritage is reflected in the area's local cuisine, although the exclusive area is better known today for its magnificent oceanfront homes and secluded estates.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Retreats at the Pearl Laguna feel exceptionally secluded and restorative despite being only 30 minutes from Disneyland.
    — Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of secluded
Adjective
  • Moose, like many of the employees at USIP, is a retired diplomat.
    — Michele Kelemen, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The retired veteran of 15 NFL seasons, 14 with the Atlanta Falcons, Ryan is now a commentator for CBS.
    — Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of retired
Adjective
  • Their conflicting votes highlight the difficult balancing act for Democrats in battleground states, where political calculations often involve not just party loyalty, but also the concerns of a divided electorate.
    — Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Governments are less divided in towns and cities with robust local journalism.
    — Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
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