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
Their lineup includes everything from minimalist roller shades to insulating honeycomb designs and versatile zebra styles.
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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
Over time, this buildup can act as an insulating barrier, potentially degrading the electrical signal and rendering the device less effective or requiring surgical revision.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Over time, this buildup can act as an insulating barrier, potentially degrading the electrical signal and rendering the device less effective or requiring surgical revision.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulating
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Being in this soundstage on this massive studio lot that was quite empty, in and of itself, felt a little bit isolating and a little bit sad.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Protect your energy without isolating yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Storm forecasts on the horizon Hundreds or even thousands of shooting stars may be seen burning through Earth's skies each hour during one of these intense meteor storm events, though the distance separating micrometeoroids in space would still likely be measured on the order of miles.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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Every month, the site drops new fashion finds, but for the untrained eye, separating the newness from the nostalgia is no small feat.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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“Insulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulating. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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