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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But insulated by support and encouragement from Toklas and Dodge, Stein was able to ignore dissenting voices and focus on her work.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The exterior is crafted from durable galvanized steel and insulated with flame-retardant foam that provides noise insulation and heating and cooling efficiency.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
But insulated by support and encouragement from Toklas and Dodge, Stein was able to ignore dissenting voices and focus on her work.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Traditionally, the Justice Department enjoys a degree of independence from the White House, particularly in investigations and prosecutions to insulate them from partisan politics.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 7 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 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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