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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Dog houses should have a safe heat source and insulating straw.
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Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to wear two to three layers of clothing, with one insulating layer, as well as a warm, water-resistant coat or outer layer to keep out the chill from the wind.
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Install insulated faucet covers on exterior spigots to reduce exposure to cold air.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The 40 Below’s Insulated Food Bag is a neoprene pouch that helps the cook-in bags, which are insulated with much milder climates and shorter cooking times in mind, retain heat while your chili mac rehydrates.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Be sure to wear two to three layers of clothing, with one insulating layer, as well as a warm, water-resistant coat or outer layer to keep out the chill from the wind.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Install insulated faucet covers on exterior spigots to reduce exposure to cold air.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 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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