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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For example, expanded programs to help households cut down on energy waste by installing more energy-efficient appliances and insulating their homes would be transformational.
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Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2026
Not only are these chemicals harmful if ingested, but glycerin may also cause feathers to become matted, which reduces their ability to insulate birds against cold temperatures.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.
—Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
We here in Florida may be insulated because of Governor Ron DeSantis’ relationship with Israel and the local Jewish community.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2026
Not only are these chemicals harmful if ingested, but glycerin may also cause feathers to become matted, which reduces their ability to insulate birds against cold temperatures.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.
—Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
We here in Florida may be insulated because of Governor Ron DeSantis’ relationship with Israel and the local Jewish community.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 9 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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