INSULATING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of insulating This will help protect your hibiscus plants by insulating the soil and preventing any drought stress during the colder months. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 The Supreme Court has long understood the cost of insulating jury deliberations from review. — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 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 Insulating pipes can save you money The United States Department of Energy reports that insulating hot water pipes is a notable way to save energy and money. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 30 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

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In San Francisco, for instance, isolating Flock's contribution is especially difficult.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
But far from being isolating, a book is something to discuss, to share, to fight over, to flirt and fall in love over, to walk through hand-in-hand.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

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Life opened like a zipper, separating them painfully at first, notch by notch, then faster, wider, until the garment lay split in two.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
The new factory trades Farley said the line separating skilled trades from engineering is increasingly hard to see inside newer auto plants.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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