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
Moore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited.
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Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Another federal effort, the Weatherization Assistance Program, provides around $370 million a year to help people conserve energy by sealing gaps around windows and doors and increasing insulation in their homes.
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Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Daniel Greene, director of operations and sales at Gault Heating & Cooling, notes that the best summer AC temperature for homes depends on factors like the humidity level, the home's insulation, and personal comfort preferences.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Additionally, Terminix provides a range of home services, including moisture control services for crawlspaces and basements, attic insulation and gutter protection.
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Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Another federal effort, the Weatherization Assistance Program, provides around $370 million a year to help people conserve energy by sealing gaps around windows and doors and increasing insulation in their homes.
—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Daniel Greene, director of operations and sales at Gault Heating & Cooling, notes that the best summer AC temperature for homes depends on factors like the humidity level, the home's insulation, and personal comfort preferences.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Additionally, Terminix provides a range of home services, including moisture control services for crawlspaces and basements, attic insulation and gutter protection.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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These evergreen or deciduous shrubs protect your garden oasis from prying eyes and create a sense of solitude.
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After hours of debate on Tuesday, the Broward County School Board has paused the rollout of an artificial intelligence platform following concerns regarding privacy, cybersecurity and age-appropriate content.
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Her health, her family, her privacy, and a delineation between her pop star ego— her alter ego, to name her past album—and her own self.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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Pressure is normal, but isolation is optional.
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Many of the devices employed during segregation, such as poll taxes, grandfather clauses, and literacy tests, were superficially race-neutral.
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Johnson Beach on Perdido Key’s east end, once a refuge for Black residents during the segregation era, is particularly worthy of a visit.
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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