Synonyms of insulating

insulating

verb

present participle of insulate

as in isolating

to set or keep apart from others

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• isolating
• separating
• removing
• segregating
• restraining
• sequestering
• cutting off
• confining
• keeping
• secluding
• quarantining
• restricting
• detaching
• incarcerating
• holding
• locking (up)
• disengaging
• jailing
• abstracting
• interning
• detaining
• immuring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integrating
• connecting
• joining
• linking
• uniting
• associating
• assimilating
• desegregating
• reintegrating
• discharging
• releasing
• freeing
• liberating
• loosing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insulating

Right now, that means shoveling rocks, insulating and backfilling the basement of the American Hotel, the original hotel in the town which burned down in 2020. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

That thick, insulating double coat remains one of the breed’s most recognizable features. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

From rain jackets and insulating layers to waterproof boots and four-season sleeping bags, now is the perfect time to upgrade your gear. — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

Woven from European flax, this duvet lets body heat escape and prevents sweaty sheets during warmer months, while insulating you in cooler months. — Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Hilly trails and waterfalls beckon hikers, but Lake Superior’s insulating effect means peak color can be tricky to time. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Anything that protrudes above the shallow, insulating snow cover is more prone to being damaged by the cold and wind or eaten by wildlife, said plant ecologist Anne Bjorkman of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Forget about insulating young players The notion of insulating young players at the NHL level has always seemed a bit farcical. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Galvin Green Galvin Green’s Dean insulating mid layer ($229) brings old-school style and high-tech performance together. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026