How to Use insulate in a Sentence

insulate

verb
  • They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic.
  • The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil.
  • I wish I could insulate my children from painful experiences.
  • The ladies of the house used them to line tea trays to absorb any spills and to insulate teapots for tea service (thus the name).
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Duck: Duck down doesn’t insulate as well as goose down and smells more.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
  • It's made from a soft and insulating blend and has relaxed raglan sleeves.
    Christopher Friedmann, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Not to mention that the outside of the jacket is insulated to keep out cold, wind, and rain.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Apply mulch to the soil before winter sets in to insulate the soil.
    Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The car's front cross-member is damped and insulated also, both from the body and from the engine, to help lower the noise level.
    William Jeanes, Car and Driver, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The higher the fill power, the better the down, and the greater its thermal insulating properties.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Gently push the plants back in place and tuck some mulch over their roots to insulate the soil and prevent a recurrence.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • And each one has been insulated with 200 grams of ThermaFill to keep your feet toasty through the coldest days of winter.
    Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The coolant lines need to be intricate and sturdy, lightweight, and well-insulated, all at the same time.
    Ned Potter, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Built with timber frames and insulated with burlap and straw, the homes are equipped with heat pumps and solar panels.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The carafe is insulated to ensure the coffee stays warm in between cups.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Winter will be here soon, so learn how to caulk, weather strip and insulate the correct way.
    cleveland, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The end product might be able to insulate heat more uniformly across an area, for instance.
    Debbie G. Senesky, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023
  • But as an actor you can get insulated in your character in a lot of ways.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 June 2023
  • There is also a layered foam seat that folds out to keep your bottom cushioned and insulated against the cold ground.
    Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
  • This machine is average-sized and a little bulky, but the carafe was insulated, which is a nice touch.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The Ice Pod is for indoor and outdoor use, insulated and fits one person.
    Variety Staff, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The roundhouse roofs were insulated with straw, topped by turf, and waterproofed with clay.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The straw insulates the soil and keeps it cool, while also discouraging weeds.
    Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 16 Mar. 2023
  • This also helps to gather more snow around the plants, which in turn insulates roots during really cold spells.
    Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Add this cloud cotton quilt, stuffed with an insulating polyester fill, to your bed display for some extra warmth.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The anger over the Dec. 21 party has highlighted how the war is changing the rules of the game for a Russian elite that has long been insulated from hardships evident in the rest of the country.
    Paul Sonne, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2024
  • These stylish sweats are made with a stretchy polyester and cotton blend that feels great against the skin, and the interior of the pants is soft enough to keep you insulated during the cooler fall days and nights.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Some people prefer to wear a puffy down jacket for their insulating layer rather than a sweater.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • And company size doesn’t seem to insulate any business.
    Tracy Brower, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Wisconsin is mostly insulated from the tech crash Each of the banks that collapsed last week worked closely with the tech industry.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2023

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