as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
it was the overwhelming solitariness of his existence that caused the marooned sailor to go mad
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Noun
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The news was the type of surprise that necessitated a few moments of solitude.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025 -
After the many weeks in the solitude of woods and mountains, Goldie showed a strong dislike for the crowds and traffic noises of San Francisco.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teens commonly described negative experiences involving social drama, cyberbullying and privacy violations.—
Abdulmalik Alluhidan,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington Personal information As DOGE picked up steam following the inauguration, cybersecurity experts began voicing concern about the new organization’s privacy practices and digital hygiene.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As repairs happen, the pricing team, working in isolation, sees sudden demand for this new part and significantly increases its price.—
Sean O'Neill,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Surveillance typically involves tracking individuals with diseases by name for the purpose of direct action, including isolation, quarantine and treatment.—
Amy Lauren Fairchild,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Solitariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitariness. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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