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
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.
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
One of the ways companies can look to insulate themselves is through domestic distribution.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Although China is a major customer of oil from Iran, it has been somewhat insulated from the economic shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 12 May 2026
Château de Berne immerses guests in the systems sustaining the estate, such as seasonal cycles, rather than insulating them from it.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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CBS News, 12 May 2026
One of the ways companies can look to insulate themselves is through domestic distribution.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Although China is a major customer of oil from Iran, it has been somewhat insulated from the economic shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 12 May 2026
Château de Berne immerses guests in the systems sustaining the estate, such as seasonal cycles, rather than insulating them from it.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulate
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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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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