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
Because of its low density and strong insulating properties, it has been used in space missions by NASA.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 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
The cotton underside is just insulating enough to work on your bed year-round, while the linen’s airflow lets heat escape for a naturally temperature-regulating combination.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 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
The cotton underside is just insulating enough to work on your bed year-round, while the linen’s airflow lets heat escape for a naturally temperature-regulating combination.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulating
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For transgender and nonbinary students, the problem can be even more isolating when products are unavailable in all-gender bathrooms.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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These nanoparticles act like tiny chemical magnets, specifically isolating lithium from the rest of the ocean minerals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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The security perimeter kept demonstrators at a distance from the facility, with barricades and checkpoints separating roughly 100 protesters from the detention center.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Historical memory is hugely helpful in separating false promises from sincere innovation, and that should make living legends ideal for steadying progress.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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“Insulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulating. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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