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
Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
In terms of styles, Pidich recommended Chelsea boots, insulated snow boots, water-proof ankle boots and utility-type boots for the upcoming weather — and specific brands with the doctor’s stamp of approval include Sorel, Rockport, Sperry, Merrell and Columbia.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The insulated tote bag can carry a six-pack of drinks or fit your lunch, according to the product page.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Pour milk into a jar or insulated cup with a lid.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Build a domestic chemical backbone that makes your mining, refining, and battery industries more insulated from global shocks.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Attached to the reactor are two insulated pipelines.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Turning it right side up, some of that water ended up in the (minimal) gap between the removable insulated liner and the exterior shell of the cooler, which then leaked out through seams.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
With only a small amount of insulated batting between two thin outer layers, these blankets work similarly to cooling comforters designed to promote airflow.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The kids’ line spans a 1970s insulated overall for winter to classic vintage overalls and jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet, members of Congress continue to receive their salaries and benefits, insulated from the consequences of their inaction.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Morteza Nikoubazl—NurPhoto/Getty Images Advertisement Iran may need an independent water authority insulated from partisan politics.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
That's precisely the sort of short-term pressure that the central bank is designed to be insulated from.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The 12-ounce mug from Hydro Flask has a closable lid and insulated inside to help keep drinks hot or cold for hours, meaning no more room temp coffee or lukewarm iced tea.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
This demographic, having likely weathered numerous technological shifts, may feel more secure in their experience and ability to adapt, or be insulated by tenure and expertise.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
These instances underscore that while Workday can rebound, it is not insulated from market shocks or company-specific challenges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Any frequent flier knows that a durable, insulated tumbler (like the popular Yeti one) is perfect for taking coffee from the lounge (shhh, don’t tell) or grabbing water pre-boarding.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
In terms of styles, Pidich recommended Chelsea boots, insulated snow boots, water-proof ankle boots and utility-type boots for the upcoming weather — and specific brands with the doctor’s stamp of approval include Sorel, Rockport, Sperry, Merrell and Columbia.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The insulated tote bag can carry a six-pack of drinks or fit your lunch, according to the product page.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Pour milk into a jar or insulated cup with a lid.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Build a domestic chemical backbone that makes your mining, refining, and battery industries more insulated from global shocks.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Attached to the reactor are two insulated pipelines.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Turning it right side up, some of that water ended up in the (minimal) gap between the removable insulated liner and the exterior shell of the cooler, which then leaked out through seams.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
With only a small amount of insulated batting between two thin outer layers, these blankets work similarly to cooling comforters designed to promote airflow.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In response, Congress enacted reforms designed to ensure that legal actions by the Department of Justice and the FBI, the department’s main investigative arm, would be insulated from politics.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The kids’ line spans a 1970s insulated overall for winter to classic vintage overalls and jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet, members of Congress continue to receive their salaries and benefits, insulated from the consequences of their inaction.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Morteza Nikoubazl—NurPhoto/Getty Images Advertisement Iran may need an independent water authority insulated from partisan politics.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
That's precisely the sort of short-term pressure that the central bank is designed to be insulated from.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The 12-ounce mug from Hydro Flask has a closable lid and insulated inside to help keep drinks hot or cold for hours, meaning no more room temp coffee or lukewarm iced tea.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
This demographic, having likely weathered numerous technological shifts, may feel more secure in their experience and ability to adapt, or be insulated by tenure and expertise.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
These instances underscore that while Workday can rebound, it is not insulated from market shocks or company-specific challenges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
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Ruling an isolated, ruined, and besieged Gaza Strip will not get Hamas closer to this objective—but building up a strong political presence in the West Bank could, and accepting the latest proposal could free Hamas to do this.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many in the field are aware that scientists from the pharmaceutical company Ayerst Research Laboratories isolated the molecule from a soil sample containing the bacterium Streptomyces hydroscopicus in the mid-1970s.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 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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In the case of Cardi B, whose net worth is reportedly close to $100 million, being legally separated from her husband qualifies her as a single mother, although her economics put her in another category apart from both single- and dual-parent families.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have separated, Fox News has learned.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, Ainara feels increasingly closer to God and is considering embracing the life of a cloistered nun.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
21 Sep. 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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But on this day, on a secluded lake in France, Gilman had tied for first place in the barefoot jump, reaching a distance of 8 1⁄2 meters (or roughly 28 feet).—
Barbie Porter,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Slow it down and escape for the afternoon at the Red Lane® Spa or take a leisurely walk along a two-mile stretch of calm, secluded shoreline at Sandals South Coast.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The seven Benton County circuit judges recused from the case, and it has been assigned to Jim Spears, a retired circuit judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Recently wrapping production in Kentucky, the indie is set in the near future, where a retired soldier’s isolated existence is shattered when a runaway female android seeks refuge on his farm.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 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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Despite diversity gains, many of Louisville's neighborhoods still remained segregated, reinforced by zoning laws and other housing policies, fair housing advocates note.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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