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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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
More importantly, insulating your tank reduces standby heat loss, ensuring hot water stays hot without extra energy demand.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But the Fed was created to be insulated from short-term political pressures.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
As a consequence, more people have died; areas of Mexico previously insulated from the cartels are now on the front lines.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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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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