as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others
tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media
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Recent Examples of insulate
China is, for now, well insulated from oil supply shocks stemming from the conflict in Iran, as Beijing has spent months stockpiling crude to prepare for possible disruptions, with enough to cover 200 days of imports.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Best ski gloves These gloves have a waterproof membrane, are insulated, moisture-wicking and highly breathable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Homes that are tightly sealed and insulated are particularly prone because the air doesn’t circulate enough to dry out surfaces.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
However, those supplies — and the fact that the United States imports little oil or gas from the Middle East — won’t insulate consumers from higher gas prices.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Best ski gloves These gloves have a waterproof membrane, are insulated, moisture-wicking and highly breathable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Homes that are tightly sealed and insulated are particularly prone because the air doesn’t circulate enough to dry out surfaces.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
However, those supplies — and the fact that the United States imports little oil or gas from the Middle East — won’t insulate consumers from higher gas prices.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulate
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Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of the storms have the potential to be strong, mainly in far northwest Missouri, with gusty winds, heavy rains and isolated large hail possible, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to his family’s attorney, Nikolas De Bremaeker, the boy was separated from the medical devices during the deportation process.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The line separating the two is blurry, as both star types experience winds and ejecta before dying.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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Given the high-profile nature of Reiner’s case, he has been segregated from other inmates in a solitary cell, unlike the dorm-like setting that’s typical for most inmates in the general population, the Daily Mail reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And then moved down to Wilmington, Delaware, which was segregated by law and remained that way for much of my life.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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