as in separates
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 insulates
Unlike oil, natural gas is predominantly sold into regional markets, which greatly insulates our heating bills from international disruptions.
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Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Silicone insulates more than parchment, slowing the cookie’s ability to set in the oven.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Adding an annual application of mulch keeps garden beds looking tidy, prevents weeds, and insulates the soil so plant roots don’t dry out too quickly.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
The confidential filing allows the company to gather private feedback from regulators and temporarily insulates it from public scrutiny.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The cells become overactive and attack myelin, a fatty substance that protects and insulates nerve fibers in the central nervous system.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Mulching the area of a dogwood's root system helps maintain moisture and insulates the roots from extreme winter and summer temperatures.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Mulch conserves moisture, improves water retention, suppresses weed growth, insulates and protects rose roots and enriches the soil with organic matter.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The mammals weigh up to 22 pounds and have deep red and cream coloring, and thick fur that insulates them against damp weather, the zoo says.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Wes Zebrowski, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Silicone insulates more than parchment, slowing the cookie’s ability to set in the oven.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Adding an annual application of mulch keeps garden beds looking tidy, prevents weeds, and insulates the soil so plant roots don’t dry out too quickly.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
The confidential filing allows the company to gather private feedback from regulators and temporarily insulates it from public scrutiny.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The cells become overactive and attack myelin, a fatty substance that protects and insulates nerve fibers in the central nervous system.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Mulching the area of a dogwood's root system helps maintain moisture and insulates the roots from extreme winter and summer temperatures.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Mulch conserves moisture, improves water retention, suppresses weed growth, insulates and protects rose roots and enriches the soil with organic matter.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The mammals weigh up to 22 pounds and have deep red and cream coloring, and thick fur that insulates them against damp weather, the zoo says.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulates
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Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a double-sided masonry fireplace that anchors the entryway and separates it from a cozy sitting area and an open dining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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One of the drones hit the roof of an apartment building in Galați, a town on the river Danube that separates Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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This solid layer isolates the reactive processes, stopping leaks and stabilizing the cell during high-energy cycles.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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By beginning with 2018, the data isolates a period in which the Chevrolet-Honda rivalry remained important, while the fundamental aerodynamic platform was more consistent across the field.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The crowd was about 50-50 housed and unhoused — the invisible veil that normally segregates these two worlds had been lifted.—
Brian Barth,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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But researchers say not every district re-segregates once court oversight ends.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Insulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulates. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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