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
Silicone insulates more than parchment, slowing the cookie’s ability to set in the oven.
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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 city’s geographic location insulates it from some of the excesses and blinkered thinking that often dominate other metropolises.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 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
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 city’s geographic location insulates it from some of the excesses and blinkered thinking that often dominate other metropolises.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 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
Verb
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Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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But one thing that separates Monroe from his brothers?—
Tracy Kimball,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This isolates the engine from the rest of the plane and disconnects the left generator.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Disconnecting the negative cable first isolates the battery and eliminates that possibility.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 9 May. 2026.
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