as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
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Recent Examples of insulation
To function safely in high-temperature conditions, the robot’s body includes a self-spraying water-cooling system and a specialized insulation structure.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
With patented heat-reflective technology, down insulation, and waterproof materials, this coat is built for cold weather.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
If possible, improve insulation and energy efficiency in your home, which can both lower utility costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
In January, Edward Miliband, Britain’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, unveiled the Warm Homes Plan, a £15 billion ($20 billion) investment to cut energy bills and emissions by upgrading millions of homes with insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
With patented heat-reflective technology, down insulation, and waterproof materials, this coat is built for cold weather.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
If possible, improve insulation and energy efficiency in your home, which can both lower utility costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
In January, Edward Miliband, Britain’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, unveiled the Warm Homes Plan, a £15 billion ($20 billion) investment to cut energy bills and emissions by upgrading millions of homes with insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
Noun
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Now, the studio invites solitude, while the guesthouse encourages gathering.—
Kerry Pieri,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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Once more then, Lavin explores a moment of pure instability in the poetics of solitude.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thoughtfully planned and intentionally limited, this new neighborhood offers a rare opportunity to build a custom home in a setting where privacy, natural beauty, and connection come together seamlessly.—
Trident Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Avride also said the robots are designed with privacy protections as cameras will automatically blur faces and license plates.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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DiBlasi said that using AI in social interactions stunts emotional growth and can perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Russia is in the rare club of countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear program and its support of proxy groups that have wreaked havoc in the Middle East, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Born out of wedlock to a teenage mom, growing up under the oppressive cloud of segregation, confined to schools, sports facilities, movie theaters that were separate and unequal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the phrase has symbolized the mythos of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency — and drawn criticism for glossing over parts of its history tied to racial violence and segregation.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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