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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Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
The puffer vest garment is insulated enough to keep your core warm, while allowing for unrestricted arm freedom and airflow — two things that are important for those who are easily overheated and overstimulated.
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Some people insulate their pipes, some wrap with heat tape.
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Going back decades, government regulators have generally operated independently of the president, insulated from political pressure.
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Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
The puffer vest garment is insulated enough to keep your core warm, while allowing for unrestricted arm freedom and airflow — two things that are important for those who are easily overheated and overstimulated.
—Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Some people insulate their pipes, some wrap with heat tape.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Going back decades, government regulators have generally operated independently of the president, insulated from political pressure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
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 12 Dec. 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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