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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
Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
It’s made with durable plastic and has a fully-insulated body and lid with a tight seal.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The Rams have this spot fairly insulated right now, with Avila’s ability to slide over in case of an injury.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 15 June 2026
The listing includes a barn and a 2,400-square-foot insulated shop geared toward car, boat or RV storage — a nod to the owners’ hobbies, including vintage wooden boats, according to background and the agent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Plants grown in containers are less insulated against freezing temperatures.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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
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
Speaking at Harvard in 1943, Winston Churchill warned that the United States could no longer remain insulated from global affairs.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
It’s made with durable plastic and has a fully-insulated body and lid with a tight seal.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The Rams have this spot fairly insulated right now, with Avila’s ability to slide over in case of an injury.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 15 June 2026
The listing includes a barn and a 2,400-square-foot insulated shop geared toward car, boat or RV storage — a nod to the owners’ hobbies, including vintage wooden boats, according to background and the agent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Plants grown in containers are less insulated against freezing temperatures.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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
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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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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During this time a powerful line of storms is possible with damaging wind gusts 60 to 70 mph, hail, heavy downpours, intense and frequent lightning, and the possibility of an isolated tornado.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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The park’s two districts are separated by the city of Tucson, with the drive between the western and eastern districts taking between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on traffic.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 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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Blatter also suggested that Infantino, like a lot of dictators, has started acting withdrawn.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Exuma Point sits on exactly the sort of secluded white-sand beach featured in the promotional video.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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From secluded barrier islands and pristine state parks to dramatic coastal coves and surprisingly tropical-looking lakeshores, the United States is home to plenty of beaches that rival some of the Caribbean's most beautiful stretches of shoreline.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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There are few available details about what happened to the 39-year-old retired athlete who won a bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, or what her condition is.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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In addition to current players, TEU also features several retired legends who provide attendees with the invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best to ever play the game.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell, reading crime novels and occasionally being visited by his lawyers or family, according to the sheriff who oversees the jail.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell, reading crime novels and occasionally being visited by his lawyers or family, according to the sheriff who oversees the jail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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