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

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

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