as in separated
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 insulated
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Each armrest has its own insulated cup holder that’s roomy enough for everything from a can of beer to an oversized water bottle, plus a separate phone pocket that keeps devices dry.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
This summer will have been a baptism of fire for Underwood, too, jumping from the insulated confines of academy football into the bearpit of a window that will go some way to deciding whether Leeds are relegated or not.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
In contrast, a drone meant for pizza delivery might prioritize battery life and flight time, perhaps with an insulated payload bay to keep the food warm.
—Divyaditya Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Along with its leak-proof, insulated design, the bag is crafted with a convenient on-the-go spigot for refreshing your look or your root beer float.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The insulated double-walled stainless-steel body helps to keep your brew hot so your second cup is as good as the first.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The white cat, now named Trader Joe, was found left in an insulated grocery tote outside Pasadena Humane's Shelter Shop.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The gun lobby's contributions help candidates remain silent and insulated at critical moments.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The curtains are insulated to keep cold air out during the winter and block heat during the summer months.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The inspector general is a nonpolitical appointee whose office is independently staffed and legally insulated from interference by the Labor secretary or other political appointees.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
But von Rosen insisted the high-end of the real estate market in the city was insulated from those worries, and dismissed broader concerns of a bubble similar to those which hammered it in 2008 and 2014.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But the Fed was created to be insulated from short-term political pressures.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
As a consequence, more people have died; areas of Mexico previously insulated from the cartels are now on the front lines.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Elections have become so toxic and tribal that few sane people in the middle are willing to run for office, even for city councils and school boards that were once somewhat insulated from the crazy.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
This liquid air is stored in insulated tanks like a giant energy reserve.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Each armrest has its own insulated cup holder that’s roomy enough for everything from a can of beer to an oversized water bottle, plus a separate phone pocket that keeps devices dry.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
This summer will have been a baptism of fire for Underwood, too, jumping from the insulated confines of academy football into the bearpit of a window that will go some way to deciding whether Leeds are relegated or not.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
In contrast, a drone meant for pizza delivery might prioritize battery life and flight time, perhaps with an insulated payload bay to keep the food warm.
—Divyaditya Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Along with its leak-proof, insulated design, the bag is crafted with a convenient on-the-go spigot for refreshing your look or your root beer float.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The insulated double-walled stainless-steel body helps to keep your brew hot so your second cup is as good as the first.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The white cat, now named Trader Joe, was found left in an insulated grocery tote outside Pasadena Humane's Shelter Shop.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
He was insulated by the bond with Begiristain that stretched back to his first managerial role at Barcelona over 15 years ago.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The gun lobby's contributions help candidates remain silent and insulated at critical moments.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The curtains are insulated to keep cold air out during the winter and block heat during the summer months.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The inspector general is a nonpolitical appointee whose office is independently staffed and legally insulated from interference by the Labor secretary or other political appointees.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
But von Rosen insisted the high-end of the real estate market in the city was insulated from those worries, and dismissed broader concerns of a bubble similar to those which hammered it in 2008 and 2014.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But the Fed was created to be insulated from short-term political pressures.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
As a consequence, more people have died; areas of Mexico previously insulated from the cartels are now on the front lines.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Elections have become so toxic and tribal that few sane people in the middle are willing to run for office, even for city councils and school boards that were once somewhat insulated from the crazy.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
Verb
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At a time when many people in business seem to be solely focused on themselves and their own success, isolated from others, Enzo Iftiu has consistently believed in teamwork.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Men are experiencing a variety of stressors in their 40s, many of which lead them to feeling isolated, undersexed and financially stressed.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The movie’s hermetic emptiness ultimately proves to be a pivotal dramatic presence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the sound is less hermetic, more emotionally forward, rooted in the physical now.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 July 2025
Verb
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An explosion separated the Bell’s tail boom, main rotor, mast and transmission and sent the fuselage crashing into the ground.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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As before, the Humane Editor uses a large central workspace subdivided into individual documents, here separated by backtick characters.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition, Schwartzman portrays Burton, a rakish vampire leading a cloistered life in an Upper West Side penthouse, while Bogosian plays Daniel Molloy, and Kirk is Talamasca agent Raglan James.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or maybe the font is just denoting the cloistered lives of the people at this film’s center.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Surrounded by rocky limestone cliffs, verdant rainforests and the emerald Andaman Sea, the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a secluded, 54-room temple to contemporary Thai design that is as beautiful as its backdrop.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sunset and Ocean Isle beaches are favorites for families, while Caswell and Bald Head Island are more secluded and rich with wildlife.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kirk met Montgomery, a retired businessman, after Kirk gave a speech at a conservative youth summit in Illinois.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Thomas O'Connor, a retired FBI agent, responded to the Pentagon within 15 minutes of a jetliner slamming into it.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Social media is politically segregated, sure, but, more than that, the social-media style of politics is now unavoidable.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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Yet, the issue of segregated neighborhoods, and with them educational inequality, persisted.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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