as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others
tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media
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Recent Examples of insulate
Mulching around fruit trees is important to insulate the trees against the cold, but rake mulch back one foot away from the stem so mice can’t burrow or hide in it at the base of the tree.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
While many Americans tighten their belts amid rising costs and a weakening job market, a fortunate few are still spending freely, insulated by a financial cushion of stock market gains and years of rising home values.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
Swonk pointed out that many of the categories holding inflation steady are either insulated from tariffs or benefiting from temporary waivers: computers, smartphones, and some vehicle imports.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Until then, the NWS urges residents to take precautionary measures like insulating pipes and covering sensitive plants.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
While many Americans tighten their belts amid rising costs and a weakening job market, a fortunate few are still spending freely, insulated by a financial cushion of stock market gains and years of rising home values.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
Swonk pointed out that many of the categories holding inflation steady are either insulated from tariffs or benefiting from temporary waivers: computers, smartphones, and some vehicle imports.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Until then, the NWS urges residents to take precautionary measures like insulating pipes and covering sensitive plants.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulate
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Difficult Amazon logistics is no excuse Another challenge to vaccinating indigenous groups is the complicated logistics of getting shots to their territories, which are often isolated and hard to reach.—
Adriana Brasileiro,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that’s what people want at the end of the day, is someone to resonate with and not feel so alone and isolated in this world.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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His surprising case for segregation is that prisons are self-segregating, and white people still have power in the yard.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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The venue was a haven for the African American community when the city was still segregated and became well known for booking jazz and big band performers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulate. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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