Synonyms of insulates

insulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of insulate

as in separates

to set or keep apart from others

tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media

Synonyms & Similar Words

• separates
• isolates
• segregates
• removes
• restrains
• sequesters
• keeps
• secludes
• restricts
• cuts off
• confines
• detaches
• holds
• disengages
• locks (up)
• quarantines
• incarcerates
• detains
• interns
• abstracts
• immures
• jails

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integrates
• connects
• unites
• joins
• associates
• assimilates
• reintegrates
• links
• liberates
• frees
• desegregates
• releases
• discharges
• looses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insulates

An inflatable sphere not only cannot tip over, but the form factor also insulates its internal components from sharp rocks, dust, and the huge temperature swings from over 93 °C in sunlit spots to minus 240 °C in the shade inside lunar craters. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Meta also claims Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act, which insulates social media companies from liability over content posted by third parties, and the First Amendment prevent it from being held liable. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Beyond strengthening supply chain security, this domestic loop insulates manufacturers from international commodity price shocks and significantly cuts the environmental impact of raw material extraction. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Some shades also have a core layer that insulates against heat. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

The lactic acid from the yogurt tenderizes the meat while the fatty mayo insulates it, making for a particularly juicy result. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026

However, justices serve lifetime appointments and are not directly accountable to voters, which insulates them from electoral pressure. — Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026

Unlike oil, natural gas is predominantly sold into regional markets, which greatly insulates our heating bills from international disruptions. — 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