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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
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 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
The handle and insulated design aid in transport and keeping water cool throughout the day.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Gear up for summer gatherings with this rolling outdoor cooler that boasts a spacious insulated basin for up to 80 quarts.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The set includes insulated bags with zippers and handles, perfect for snacks or meals.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The architect’s groundbreaking competition entry would eventually become the Halley VI British Antarctic Research Station, a series of elevated modules joined via insulated connectors that resemble the bellows of an accordion.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
This holiday weekend’s best deals include a four-piece sheet set, an insulated Stanley tumbler, and more fun finds across categories.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Defaults in the highly opaque corner of finance known as private credit are expected to increase after hitting record highs in April, and some money managers are warning that retail investors may not be insulated from the fallout.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
For homeowners in Los Angeles and Dallas who once felt insulated from the Sun Belt’s reckoning, the reset has arrived.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Inside, the timber framing of the Marknesse homes is insulated with wood fibers and other natural materials.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Even though her home is insulated well, Westphal says, her summer air-conditioning bills topped $300 a month last year.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
Employers can go beyond disclosure policies and training slides by prioritizing governance—clear rules, consistent documentation and decision making insulated from personal dynamics.
—William Phillips, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Advertisement Direct heat from the laptop is much less likely to affect female reproduction, Mills adds, since the ovaries and uterus are insulated by layers of muscle and tissue.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026
For years, many borrowers were effectively insulated from default penalties due to emergency pauses and temporary relief programs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Adjective
Lama Kazi Sherpa, a member of the committee, said his team helped bring Dawa, who was wearing his heavy-duty parka and insulated pants, down to base camp.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 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
The handle and insulated design aid in transport and keeping water cool throughout the day.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Gear up for summer gatherings with this rolling outdoor cooler that boasts a spacious insulated basin for up to 80 quarts.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The set includes insulated bags with zippers and handles, perfect for snacks or meals.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The architect’s groundbreaking competition entry would eventually become the Halley VI British Antarctic Research Station, a series of elevated modules joined via insulated connectors that resemble the bellows of an accordion.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
This holiday weekend’s best deals include a four-piece sheet set, an insulated Stanley tumbler, and more fun finds across categories.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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Speaking to reporters at the event, Steyer suggested his wealth insulated him from being beholden to special interests.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Defaults in the highly opaque corner of finance known as private credit are expected to increase after hitting record highs in April, and some money managers are warning that retail investors may not be insulated from the fallout.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
For homeowners in Los Angeles and Dallas who once felt insulated from the Sun Belt’s reckoning, the reset has arrived.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Inside, the timber framing of the Marknesse homes is insulated with wood fibers and other natural materials.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Even though her home is insulated well, Westphal says, her summer air-conditioning bills topped $300 a month last year.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
Employers can go beyond disclosure policies and training slides by prioritizing governance—clear rules, consistent documentation and decision making insulated from personal dynamics.
—William Phillips, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Advertisement Direct heat from the laptop is much less likely to affect female reproduction, Mills adds, since the ovaries and uterus are insulated by layers of muscle and tissue.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026
For years, many borrowers were effectively insulated from default penalties due to emergency pauses and temporary relief programs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
Adjective
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Alfred Molina, 73, stars as Sam Cooper, a recent widower who moves into an isolated retirement center against his will.—
Neal Justin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Employees had not experienced pension disclosures, restructuring announcements, executive compensation reports and layoffs as isolated events.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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They were separated at the time of the crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Months later, in January 2025, a girl, age 14 at the time, was assaulted after becoming separated from her friends, the CPS said.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 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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Tucked into the misty highlands of Santa Cruz Island, far from the bustle of Puerto Ayora’s waterfront, Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton feels less like a conventional Galápagos hotel and more like a secluded jungle retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At one end, the terrace hovers above the roof of the Met before winding to a more secluded corner outside one of the guest bedrooms, where there’s a third alfresco shower.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the fact negotiators remain in communication with the suspect is a significant development.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In addition, retired peace officer Steve Hill and Metro train mechanic Juan Rey are running as no party preference candidates.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Valentine won the 2025 National Endowment for the Humanities (RIP) Public Scholar Award for this astonishing story of how Black women in segregated code-breaking units helped our country defeat Soviet plans for decades.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Before this ruling, teaching was one of the most accessible and respected professions available to Black Americans, especially Black women, who taught in segregated Black schools.—
David Blazar,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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