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
While these high-profile cases break through the silence and expose the egregious abuses of men whose standing insulated them for years, millions of survivors, particularly migrant women, remain invisible, and countless perpetrators go unpunished.
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Mónica Ramírez, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The scandal has also generated political ammunition for Craig, a federal lawmaker who can more easily make the case she’s insulated from a state government issue, to use against Flanagan in what is a messy and competitive primary between two ideologically different candidates.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
There are 10 days until the Fulham match, which gives Farke the space to insulate the feel-good factor which has pushed them eight points away from the relegation zone.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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.
—Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2026
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Mónica Ramírez, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The scandal has also generated political ammunition for Craig, a federal lawmaker who can more easily make the case she’s insulated from a state government issue, to use against Flanagan in what is a messy and competitive primary between two ideologically different candidates.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
There are 10 days until the Fulham match, which gives Farke the space to insulate the feel-good factor which has pushed them eight points away from the relegation zone.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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.
—Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulate
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To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Against this backdrop, the launch of the Linghui brand reflects BYD’s effort to isolate its fleet and ride-hailing exposure from its main consumer business.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the 1940s, beaches, along with many other places, were segregated in the South.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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As Kendrick put it, they are segregated from the field by a screen of chicken wire — much like Black fans used to be at Major League Baseball games, and in a larger sense like those players were denied the opportunity to play in MLB.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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