insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt 
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
Synonyms
Examples of insulate in a Sentence
They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic.
a material that is able to insulate against cold
The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil.
I wish I could insulate my children from painful experiences.
Recent Examples on the Web
That protection, supporters say, will insulate renters from discriminatory or retaliatory nonrenewals from landlords, who may want to rid themselves of a tenant who complained about an apartment’s condition.
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
In another move that his administration argues can protect domestic steelworkers, Biden is pushing for the higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, aiming to insulate American producers from a flood of cheap imports.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Despite having been awarded tenure in 2018 and thus being insulated from the pressures of the academic job market, Korinek felt discouraged at times.
—Will Henshall, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Laser measurements onboard identified carbon-rich material on the surface that insulates an ice pack underneath.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Many longtime homeowners like Donald Woods — a 68-year-old retired firefighter who lives near Malcolm X Memorial Park — are insulated from those concerns.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Rob Miller, president of the clubs, said the issue is bigger than coyote hunting — that game management should be grounded in science and insulated from political and scientific pressures.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
At Pagosa River Domes guests are welcomed into their eco-home — one of 14 modern domes that are insulated for year-round comfort.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
In pictures: Space Shuttle Columbia's final flight 1 of 28
NASA engineers knew that a piece of foam — used to insulate the shuttle’s large, orange fuel tank — had broken off during the January 16 launch, striking the Columbia orbiter.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
In another move that his administration argues can protect domestic steelworkers, Biden is pushing for the higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, aiming to insulate American producers from a flood of cheap imports.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Despite having been awarded tenure in 2018 and thus being insulated from the pressures of the academic job market, Korinek felt discouraged at times.
—Will Henshall, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Laser measurements onboard identified carbon-rich material on the surface that insulates an ice pack underneath.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Many longtime homeowners like Donald Woods — a 68-year-old retired firefighter who lives near Malcolm X Memorial Park — are insulated from those concerns.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Rob Miller, president of the clubs, said the issue is bigger than coyote hunting — that game management should be grounded in science and insulated from political and scientific pressures.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
At Pagosa River Domes guests are welcomed into their eco-home — one of 14 modern domes that are insulated for year-round comfort.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
In pictures: Space Shuttle Columbia's final flight 1 of 28
NASA engineers knew that a piece of foam — used to insulate the shuttle’s large, orange fuel tank — had broken off during the January 16 launch, striking the Columbia orbiter.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
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insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
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