as in isolating
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 insulating
Closing Off American Science Hands the Advantage Abroad Prohibiting international collaboration appears to be rooted in the goal of insulating American innovations from benefiting other countries.
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Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Their lineup includes everything from minimalist roller shades to insulating honeycomb designs and versatile zebra styles.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The airline sees such routes as a way to capture more premium-fare traffic while insulating its flagship services from foreign regulatory changes, airport curfews, landing-slot constraints, and regional geopolitical instability.
—David Szondy
june 02, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
In February the team reported that the platform can simulate the transition between insulating behavior and metallic conduction.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
China has also become Russia’s top trading partner and the biggest buyer of its oil and gas, a strategic bet now somewhat insulating Beijing from the impact of Iran’s effective shutdown of the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
They’re made of insulating materials, so electricity does not flow through them.
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Château de Berne immerses guests in the systems sustaining the estate, such as seasonal cycles, rather than insulating them from it.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Focus on alternative ways to cool a home, like using ceiling fans, properly insulating the house, and closing your blinds to reduce heat gain.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Their lineup includes everything from minimalist roller shades to insulating honeycomb designs and versatile zebra styles.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The airline sees such routes as a way to capture more premium-fare traffic while insulating its flagship services from foreign regulatory changes, airport curfews, landing-slot constraints, and regional geopolitical instability.
—David Szondy
june 02, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
In February the team reported that the platform can simulate the transition between insulating behavior and metallic conduction.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
China has also become Russia’s top trading partner and the biggest buyer of its oil and gas, a strategic bet now somewhat insulating Beijing from the impact of Iran’s effective shutdown of the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
They’re made of insulating materials, so electricity does not flow through them.
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Château de Berne immerses guests in the systems sustaining the estate, such as seasonal cycles, rather than insulating them from it.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Focus on alternative ways to cool a home, like using ceiling fans, properly insulating the house, and closing your blinds to reduce heat gain.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulating
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That can buy public health experts more time to start isolating sick people, administering vaccines and rolling out treatments—ultimately saving lives.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Professional Acoustics Meet Ergonomic Comfort Moving away from standard, isolating in-ear designs, iFLYTEK opts for a premium open-ear hook framework made of lightweight titanium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Royal Marine Commandos and officers from Britain’s National Crime Agency boarded the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, the body of water separating Britain and France, the ministry said.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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“Insulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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