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tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media
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Recent Examples of insulated
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Protect water heaters, especially older ones, with an insulated blanket.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
When reserved for those hours spent indoors, the pair offers an insulated, cushioned barrier between my feet and the floor, and the polyester lining is plenty warm—a fair warning for people like me whose feet tend to run hot.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Poor Air Sealing and Insulation Keeping the kitchen properly sealed and insulated is important for the energy efficiency of the kitchen and your entire home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
My top Mother’s Day gift picks include a gorgeous Kendra Scott necklace, an insulated Owala water bottle, adorable Favorite Daughter baseball cap, and the perfect Bagsmart travel tote — all for under $50 on Amazon.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
But while the country remains relatively insulated from an energy shock with its large amount of oil and gas stockpiles as well as diverse supply sources, its export reliance has also appeared to be a critical vulnerability.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Both companies offer upmarket products that are slightly more insulated from pricing pain.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Storck also recently discovered a sleep mask with Bluetooth technology built right in, which helps create a totally insulated environment for sleep.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
In an ideal world, judges would be insulated as much as possible from the rough-and-tumble of conventional politics and simply would be asked to apply the law — and their good sense — without such pressures.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Finally, the legislature should revisit regulations that may no longer pass a cost-benefit test, but only after a careful review of the evidence, insulated from industry lobbying.
—Ryan Cummings, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Beijing has been somewhat insulated from the conflict’s fallout thanks to its oil stockpile and aggressive push for renewables, but experts say it could be squeezed as a result of slowdowns in its key export markets.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
If political accountability requires that no expert body be insulated from presidential control, the 1950 settlement that founded the NSF cannot survive in its present form.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
While Worth Girvan knows the levers of government, Gaspar’s private-sector background offers a necessary corrective to a council often insulated from economic realities.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Fed is usually left to navigate this tightrope alone, insulated from political pressure.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The door opens to sumptuous stone floors and a stone desk, all completely insulated from the action outside.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
An insulated delivery bag or backpack Notably, where freelancers wanting to deliver with a car also need auto insurance and a driver’s license, these requirements are waived for those delivering on two wheels.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Protect water heaters, especially older ones, with an insulated blanket.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
When reserved for those hours spent indoors, the pair offers an insulated, cushioned barrier between my feet and the floor, and the polyester lining is plenty warm—a fair warning for people like me whose feet tend to run hot.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Poor Air Sealing and Insulation Keeping the kitchen properly sealed and insulated is important for the energy efficiency of the kitchen and your entire home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
My top Mother’s Day gift picks include a gorgeous Kendra Scott necklace, an insulated Owala water bottle, adorable Favorite Daughter baseball cap, and the perfect Bagsmart travel tote — all for under $50 on Amazon.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
But while the country remains relatively insulated from an energy shock with its large amount of oil and gas stockpiles as well as diverse supply sources, its export reliance has also appeared to be a critical vulnerability.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Both companies offer upmarket products that are slightly more insulated from pricing pain.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Storck also recently discovered a sleep mask with Bluetooth technology built right in, which helps create a totally insulated environment for sleep.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Why prices could rise So far, the United States has proven remarkably insulated from the supply shortages happening around the world.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
In an ideal world, judges would be insulated as much as possible from the rough-and-tumble of conventional politics and simply would be asked to apply the law — and their good sense — without such pressures.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Finally, the legislature should revisit regulations that may no longer pass a cost-benefit test, but only after a careful review of the evidence, insulated from industry lobbying.
—Ryan Cummings, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Beijing has been somewhat insulated from the conflict’s fallout thanks to its oil stockpile and aggressive push for renewables, but experts say it could be squeezed as a result of slowdowns in its key export markets.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
If political accountability requires that no expert body be insulated from presidential control, the 1950 settlement that founded the NSF cannot survive in its present form.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
While Worth Girvan knows the levers of government, Gaspar’s private-sector background offers a necessary corrective to a council often insulated from economic realities.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Fed is usually left to navigate this tightrope alone, insulated from political pressure.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The door opens to sumptuous stone floors and a stone desk, all completely insulated from the action outside.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
Adjective
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In a few isolated locations, when aggressive actions were taken shortly after the mussels were detected, fledgling populations were eradicated.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Plus, plenty of cars drive along the Byway at this time, an upside for solo trippers nervous about taking such an isolated route by themselves.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amankora's lodges sit across five of Bhutan's most iconic valleys, carved into the eastern Himalayas and separated by high mountain passes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Data from Flightradar24 cited by ABC7 shows the planes were separated by about 475 feet vertically as their paths crossed.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Awabi interprets and expresses algae colors according to her ancestors’ hermetic aesthetics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The mystery deepens when the strangers turn up the ranch owned by the hermetic Kennedy (Thomas M. Wright), who lives alone with his mixed-race son Philomac (Pedrea Jackson).—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The conservation effort is also rooted in faith as the cloistered community is inspired in part by Laudato Si', a 2015 encyclical from Pope Francis calling for environmental stewardship.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Before the rise of Aventura, bachata — Dominican folk music of the working class, which traces its roots to the 1960s — was largely a cloistered concern.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Parents report that many children stop eating, lose weight and become withdrawn.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Along the way, Babilonia matured from the shy withdrawn child who refused to hold a boy’s hand into a bold, strong and confident woman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Other highlights include a living room anchored by a massive travertine floating-hearth fireplace set against a gray brick wall plus a secluded primary suite with dual closets and baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Brook and many others have turned to Robert Webb and Mark Ware, two retired firefighters who also fought cancer and workers' comp.—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Brian Eckenrode, a retired FBI forensic scientist and expert in human decomposition, joined them in 2021.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Shirley was buried in a segregated graveyard under live oaks, on a bayou.—
Jesmyn Ward,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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In 1912, Washington, the principal of Tuskegee Institute, approached Rosenwald with an idea to build schools for Black children in the segregated South.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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