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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This creates pockets of warm air between the flannel and the skin that help insulate the body against cold.
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Germany, however, was largely insulated from the first China Shock.
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The 12-ounce mug from Hydro Flask has a closable lid and insulated inside to help keep drinks hot or cold for hours, meaning no more room temp coffee or lukewarm iced tea.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Germany, however, was largely insulated from the first China Shock.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The 12-ounce mug from Hydro Flask has a closable lid and insulated inside to help keep drinks hot or cold for hours, meaning no more room temp coffee or lukewarm iced tea.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
These commissions are typically selected and run in ways that insulate them from politicians.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulate
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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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