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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
Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Several other books about 2024 portrayed the Bidens as insulated and stubborn.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
This 30-ounce tumbler features a flip-up straw design for leak-resistant hydration with a comfortable handle for easy transport, and the 30-ounce capacity and insulated construction maintain beverage temperatures during busy days.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Since 2019, Edison has spent billions of dollars on making its lines safer, including by undergrounding them and installing insulated wires.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
An insulated beverage holder keeps drinks cool, while a large zippered storage pocket and adjustable armrests add convenience for camping, tailgating beach days and more.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
One of my favorite things about summer is swapping my insulated comforter for cooler bedding.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
His attempts to bend the traditionally insulated federal law enforcement system to his will have led to the resignations of prosecutors, a loss of faith by grand juries and rebukes from judges.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 12 June 2026
SpaceX, privately held, was insulated from that PR tempest.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
The roomy bag has enough space for his lunch, a few snacks, and a can or two of beer, and is insulated to keep it all cold for hours on end.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Roots in a pot are more exposed to freezing temperatures than those insulated by the ground and may suffer from cold injury.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
The cabin is well insulated from road and wind noise, and the front seats offer a wide range of adjustments for comfort during longer drives.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
China insulated itself from the oil shortfalls and rationing of neighboring countries in large part because of its mammoth crude stockpiles – prescient fuel warehousing that the government built up well before the war broke out.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Add Insulation Insulation may also be one of the culprits that's overheating your garage, especially since garages usually aren't insulated all the way around.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Even the most modern, efficient heat pump systems can't keep your home cool if the walls are poorly insulated.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Gsi Outdoor’s clever nesting system includes insulated containers that keep food hot (or cold) while taking up minimal space in a pack or camp box.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Several other books about 2024 portrayed the Bidens as insulated and stubborn.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
This 30-ounce tumbler features a flip-up straw design for leak-resistant hydration with a comfortable handle for easy transport, and the 30-ounce capacity and insulated construction maintain beverage temperatures during busy days.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Since 2019, Edison has spent billions of dollars on making its lines safer, including by undergrounding them and installing insulated wires.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
An insulated beverage holder keeps drinks cool, while a large zippered storage pocket and adjustable armrests add convenience for camping, tailgating beach days and more.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
One of my favorite things about summer is swapping my insulated comforter for cooler bedding.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
His attempts to bend the traditionally insulated federal law enforcement system to his will have led to the resignations of prosecutors, a loss of faith by grand juries and rebukes from judges.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
The 21-year-old Cornell University student, who studies finance and computer science and trades stocks on the side, once invested in aircraft-connectivity companies that many investors believed would be insulated from competition.
—Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 12 June 2026
SpaceX, privately held, was insulated from that PR tempest.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
The roomy bag has enough space for his lunch, a few snacks, and a can or two of beer, and is insulated to keep it all cold for hours on end.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Roots in a pot are more exposed to freezing temperatures than those insulated by the ground and may suffer from cold injury.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
The cabin is well insulated from road and wind noise, and the front seats offer a wide range of adjustments for comfort during longer drives.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
China insulated itself from the oil shortfalls and rationing of neighboring countries in large part because of its mammoth crude stockpiles – prescient fuel warehousing that the government built up well before the war broke out.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Add Insulation Insulation may also be one of the culprits that's overheating your garage, especially since garages usually aren't insulated all the way around.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Even the most modern, efficient heat pump systems can't keep your home cool if the walls are poorly insulated.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
Adjective
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These close-range interactions cause the particles to act collectively rather than as independent units, generating physical properties that cannot be extrapolated by looking at single, isolated atoms.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Unfortunately, Saturday night's rain wasn't enough to curb our drought conditions and rain chances are limited this week with only isolated thunderstorms Wednesday through the weekend.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The Grossmans were separated at the time of the fatal crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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McComb and Van Der Beek separated in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2010.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The opening moments of this penultimate episode evoke enough genuine idealism and hope to feel like a rare breath of fresh air, holding the hermetic nastiness of the series in sharp relief.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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The idea was first proposed by Cicero and lived on through the hermetic tradition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Another work looked at a cloistered nerd and his obsessive hobbies.—
Paul Hodgins,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Patrick Stewart is also among those to have publicly discussed working with a withdrawn Hardy, who has also starred in The Dark Knight trilogy, Peaky Blinders and the Venom films.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Read more on the deadly ripple effects of withdrawn aid.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Days later, everyone sitting around the table would be found dead in a home in nearby Rancho Santa Fe, a secluded, wealthy part of San Diego otherwise known for decorative citrus orchards, horse stables, and its elite country club.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Both resorts blend exceptional service, secluded natural beauty, and unforgettable experiences—there is truly no shortage of them.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Then a retired friend of Camille’s mother, also from Arizona, traveled 2,000 miles east to take over for several more weeks.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The story goes that a couple of decades ago, retired sisters would write letters to legendary coach Gregg Popovich, who would respond back, and the rest is history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In the 1970s, courts ordered the district to address the harms of its segregated schools.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the 1970s, courts ordered the district to address the harms of its segregated schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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