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
Tokyo and Beijing will benefit from insulating their trade ties from their diplomatic tiffs.
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Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Authoritarian states have learned to insulate themselves from diaspora pressure while simultaneously using emigration as a safety valve, turning potential dissidents into remittance-senders – as Cuba did by abolishing exit visas in 2013.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Accusations of politicization at DOJ For decades, the Justice Department has enjoyed a degree of independence from the White House, particularly in investigations and prosecutions, to insulate them from partisan politics.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
Authoritarian states have learned to insulate themselves from diaspora pressure while simultaneously using emigration as a safety valve, turning potential dissidents into remittance-senders – as Cuba did by abolishing exit visas in 2013.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Accusations of politicization at DOJ For decades, the Justice Department has enjoyed a degree of independence from the White House, particularly in investigations and prosecutions, to insulate them from partisan politics.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulate
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Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The team landed on a waterfront house in Bellport, Long Island, which was easily accessible for the crew while appearing isolated.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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While Western thought often separates the two, in Chinese culture, emotion and reason are more deeply intertwined.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman, who separated from his wife, Laura, in 2021, has denied the allegations.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mills said the information about his past gave him pride about the strength of his ancestors who survive during a time when they were segregated — even in death.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The school was poorly funded, riven by gang violence, and deeply segregated by race and class.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulate. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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