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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
Harry Spampinato, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The group found that Kansas City Public Schools would be more insulated from cuts than schools in surrounding suburban and rural areas.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler This Owala bottle packs a whole lot of style in just 12 ounces of insulated stainless steel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Though most customers today opt to have their deliveries left in an insulated box on their porches, drivers will enter houses – often equipped with alarm codes – where customers don't want deliveries left on the porch.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Thermal or insulated curtains can prevent heat loss through your windows.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
For the moment, news media seems more insulated than other professions from some of the threats of AI.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the next generation of insulated fiberglass canopy will be a little more attainable.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Yeti, longtime maker of hard-sided coolers, insulated mugs, and expensive buckets, is now officially in the backpack game.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
There are vanishingly few districts that are genuinely up for grabs, and that means politicians from each party are increasingly insulated from public opinion and, therefore, from the effects of their policies.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
The idea is that companies with real assets will be insulated from AI disrupting their business models.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The vineyard portion of the property has a separate service entrance and room to park more than 600 cars for events, keeping the main residential core insulated from traffic and activity.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
China is, for now, well insulated from oil supply shocks stemming from the conflict in Iran, as Beijing has spent months stockpiling crude to prepare for possible disruptions, with enough to cover 200 days of imports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Best ski gloves These gloves have a waterproof membrane, are insulated, moisture-wicking and highly breathable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Homes that are tightly sealed and insulated are particularly prone because the air doesn’t circulate enough to dry out surfaces.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Creatures living in those dark, stable depths were insulated from the oxygen decline and environmental upheaval that devastated species in shallower waters.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
For another higher insulated pair of thermal leggings, consider this Icebreaker option.
—Harry Spampinato, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The group found that Kansas City Public Schools would be more insulated from cuts than schools in surrounding suburban and rural areas.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler This Owala bottle packs a whole lot of style in just 12 ounces of insulated stainless steel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Though most customers today opt to have their deliveries left in an insulated box on their porches, drivers will enter houses – often equipped with alarm codes – where customers don't want deliveries left on the porch.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Thermal or insulated curtains can prevent heat loss through your windows.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
For the moment, news media seems more insulated than other professions from some of the threats of AI.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the next generation of insulated fiberglass canopy will be a little more attainable.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Yeti, longtime maker of hard-sided coolers, insulated mugs, and expensive buckets, is now officially in the backpack game.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
And unlike CDs, your account won't be insulated from those rate changes, which only occur when your account matures.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
There are vanishingly few districts that are genuinely up for grabs, and that means politicians from each party are increasingly insulated from public opinion and, therefore, from the effects of their policies.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
The idea is that companies with real assets will be insulated from AI disrupting their business models.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The vineyard portion of the property has a separate service entrance and room to park more than 600 cars for events, keeping the main residential core insulated from traffic and activity.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
China is, for now, well insulated from oil supply shocks stemming from the conflict in Iran, as Beijing has spent months stockpiling crude to prepare for possible disruptions, with enough to cover 200 days of imports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Best ski gloves These gloves have a waterproof membrane, are insulated, moisture-wicking and highly breathable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Homes that are tightly sealed and insulated are particularly prone because the air doesn’t circulate enough to dry out surfaces.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Creatures living in those dark, stable depths were insulated from the oxygen decline and environmental upheaval that devastated species in shallower waters.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
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But some backpacks are better for travel than others, perhaps designed with isolated shoe compartments, holes to feed your phone charging cable through, jewelry pouches, and special materials that simply wipe clean after picking up germs from public floors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dorothy and Marino have moved out, Scarpetta is separated from Benton and Lucy is on the outs with her aunt.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a season where the top tier has separated itself from everyone else, Michigan has unfailingly remained consistent, never dipping lower than seventh in the nation (its preseason ranking).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 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 result is a zanier and livelier ride than the cloistered and predictable Harry’s House.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hibino had spent the past 30 years working in the quiet, cloistered world of traditional Japanese dance, studying and practicing as a kaoshi, or traditional Japanese stage makeup artist.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 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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The Flynns’ pompous neighbor, Jim Doherty, a divorcé with a withdrawn, unpleasant son, encourages Catherine’s artistic rebirth.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Set within a sprawling Mediterranean estate dotted with olive trees, jasmine, and prickly pear, the property feels serene and secluded.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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For something secluded with a luxe bed-and-breakfast feel, post up at The Hoffman Haus.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jim Davis, a Democrat, is a retired businessman and political writer from Rome and has worked on both Democratic and Republican political campaigns.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harris, a cattle farmer and retired brigadier general, is likely to face an uphill battle to win a majority in the heavily Republican district.—
JEFF AMY AND SOPHIE BATES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By the mid-1950s, more than half a million Americans with disabilities lived in large, segregated facilities, isolated from community life and stripped of choice.—
Jonathon Rondeau,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jackson grew up in segregated Greenville, South Carolina.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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