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
It’s filled with a lightweight synthetic insulation and comes in long and regular lengths.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Osborne initially worked with other employees to complete the demolition of interior walls, removal, insulation and general clean-up, according to a probable cause affidavit.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Plaster work in the sanctuary and stairwells is largely complete and new insulation installed.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead of relying on costly renovations like new insulation or windows, the researchers focused on a low-cost, add-on solution that can be used even by renters.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Osborne initially worked with other employees to complete the demolition of interior walls, removal, insulation and general clean-up, according to a probable cause affidavit.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Plaster work in the sanctuary and stairwells is largely complete and new insulation installed.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead of relying on costly renovations like new insulation or windows, the researchers focused on a low-cost, add-on solution that can be used even by renters.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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Take in the two permanent hiking trails at your own pace, leaving plenty of time to bask in the vastness and solitude of the scenic overlooks.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For her clients, Crockett functions, both on set or off, as a sort of artistic ally in a process that typically transpires in solitude.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Special features include a four-person Irish snug attached to the bar, complete with a pass-through for drink service and exterior doors from a 1800s-era church that can close off the space for privacy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Schulman, who did not respond to additional questions from KFF Health News, also raised concerns about a lack of data privacy protections.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Being too pointed with your critiques will put you on the fast track to social isolation!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Ford said his social isolation led him to exhibit symptoms of depression.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Crucially, staff receive thorough training on proper waste segregation, ensuring items go into the correct bin.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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Black service helped justify the passage of the Reconstruction Amendments, but Reconstruction saw Black men disenfranchised and subjected to Jim Crow segregation.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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