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Synonyms for island
ˈaɪ ləndis·land

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Wiktionary2.0 / 2 votes

  1. islandverb

    Synonyms:
    isle

  2. islandnoun

    Long Island (in New York State)

    Synonyms:
    isle

  3. islandverb

    To set, dot (as if) with islands

    an island of tranquility (a calm place surrounded by a noisy environment)

    Synonyms:
    oasis, isle

  4. islandverb

    To isolate

    Synonyms:
    isle

Princeton's WordNet

  1. islandnoun

    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

  2. islandnoun

    a zone or area resembling an island

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  1. chincoteague

    Submitted by anonymous on February 2, 2021  
  2. inland sea

    Submitted by anonymous on November 17, 2019  
  3. shima

    shima name comes from nepal. it’s is the name of a girl who is beautiful and quiet good learner. she wants to learn and explore new things.

    she is shima.

    Submitted by Cymamabo166 on August 5, 2019  

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. islandnoun

    Synonyms:
    ISLE

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words3.0 / 1 vote

  1. islandnoun

    Synonyms:
    isle, eyot, holm, islet, atoll

    Associated words:
    insular, insularity, archipelago, lagoon, coral, maroon, marooner

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MD0.0 / 0 votes

  1. ISLAND

    Synonyms:
    Infarct Size Limitations: Acute N-acetylcysteine Defense trial

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  1. Hulusi Akar:

    Any jet that violates our airspace will be treated as a hostile target that must be shot down and prevented from achieving its goals, the Syrian military statement said. It was not immediately clear whether the statement referred to friendly Russian jets in addition to Turkish aircraft. Migrants arrive at the village of Skala Sikaminias, on the Greek island of Lesbos, after crossing on a dinghy the Aegean sea from Turkey, Sunday, March 1, 2020. ( AP Photo/Michael Varaklas) The statement came shortly after the Syrian army shot down a Turkish drone over the town of Saraqeb in Syrias Idlib, according to military-run media. Turkish Defense Minsiter Hulusi Akar, speaking from military headquarters near the Syrian border, said Turkey aimed to confront Syrian government forces rather than Russian troops. Hulusi Akar called on Moscow to persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to withdraw to 2018 cease-fire lines on the edges of Idlib. Referring to losses inflicted on Syria, Hulusi Akar said Turkey had neutralized more than 2,200 Syrian troops, 103 tanks and eight helicopters. The Spring Shield operation, which was launched following the abominable attack in Idlib on Feb. 27, continues successfully.

  2. Firas Abdullah:

    Anyone who tries to leave will get shot by snipers, we are stuck on an island here. I want to demand the world helps us in a humanitarian way. What is happening in Eastern Ghouta is a genocide.

  3. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan:

    We on the Turkish side are sincere about finding a solution to the Cyprus problem that has been on the agenda of the international community and the U.N. for over half a century, a solution would not only have a positive impact on both sides of the island ... but would also bring peace, stability and cooperation to the eastern Mediterranean.

  4. Lance Becca:

    We don't know what's going to happen with us in the future. We don't know if we're going to keep getting some aid some help – it's scary for us. Help from U.S. mainland power companies has been coming in waves for months. But Monica Viego-Rodriguez still hasn't seen a light come on anywhere in Monica Viego-Rodriguez neighborhood since the hurricanes hit last fall. Monica Viego-Rodriguez can only buy perishable foods for Monica Viego-Rodriguez family that they can eat the same day.There is nowhere to store food other than a cooler that she keeps filled with ice on her balcony. More than 470,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, causing an estimated $ 140 billion in damages. As Puerto Rico experiences the longest and most devastating blackout in American history, 1,000 utility trucks and 1,500 workers from 22 electric companies from all over the U.S. are arriving on the island this week to help the existing crews on the job restore power. As crews carve their way through the catastrophic damage, their progress is slow. But they met a major milestone this month when 1 million customers had their power restored, and utility crews say they won't stop until everyone is back on line. Help from U.S. mainland power companies has been coming in waves for months. But some Puerto Rico residents say they still haven't seen a light come on anywhere in their neighborhood since the hurricanes hit last fall. ( REUTERS) There is no set timeframe, we're just here for the long haul, the mission is to restore power and that's what we're focusing on. Wednesday night, the Puerto Rico governor said the island will receive approximately $ 35 billion in federal aid. But he added that Puerto Rico is facing massive debt and won't be able to repay the money until 2022. Power crews say they have to prioritize – hospitals, police and fire stations, come first.Then communication facilities, water treatment plants, transportation providers and shelters.From there, utility crews repair infrastructure serving smaller groups and neighborhoods. People like Sol Vazquez, a law student who has been working the best she can with limited resources, also Skyped with Fox News this week. She said she has been seeing a mixed response from her friends and fellow students. I think everyone wants to get their electricity back, I don't think, at this point, they care who does it or how they do it.

  5. Mark Miller:

    This case is about an uncompensated property grab — literally, an unconstitutional island grab, the island has been seized from the Beyers in all but name.


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