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left stranded

ADJECTIVE
deserted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barren derelict desolate empty forlorn isolated lonely neglected uninhabited vacant
STRONG
bare forsaken left relinquished
WEAK
bereft cast-off godforsaken left in the lurch lorn solitary uncouth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful filled full happy inhabited pleased populated productive used
WEAK
busy crowded populous

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Adam Hassanjee, 18, from Bolton was one of the passengers left stranded in Italy.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe, with thousands left stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Belgian authorities on Wednesday investigated drone sightings that halted air traffic overnight at several airports, as flights resumed after hundreds of passengers were left stranded.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

With the European Union's mounting efforts to curb migration, many people are left stranded in Libya while dreaming of a better life.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

The number of pegs you left stranded on the board determined your score.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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