as in to isolate
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 insulate
The body of the coat is insulated for additional warmth, while the breezier softshell sleeves offer a good temperature balance to keep you comfortable regardless of the weather.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
It’s crafted from temperature-resistant materials and is insulated to prevent from causing burns.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Ugg’s Brecken Lace-Up Boot is insulated for those unexpectedly chilly spring days, while Sorel’s Ona Ave Chelsea Boot looks chic with any outfit.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
He was initially put on the dominant Lagi tribe and formed multiple alliances to insulate himself.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
It’s crafted from temperature-resistant materials and is insulated to prevent from causing burns.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Ugg’s Brecken Lace-Up Boot is insulated for those unexpectedly chilly spring days, while Sorel’s Ona Ave Chelsea Boot looks chic with any outfit.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
He was initially put on the dominant Lagi tribe and formed multiple alliances to insulate himself.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulate
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Seniors who are struggling with their health or are isolated after friends pass or move away can find assistance at either center by signing up with PACE, Jurgensen said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Realizing she was isolated and possibly overwhelmed, the project trapped the bird and brought her home to Louisiana.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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In the video game, as with the series, a five-year gap separates the two narrative installments, with main character Ellie jumping from 14 years old to 19 and putting on a good deal of muscle and height between that time.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Apr. 2025
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The inability of Black veterans to access home loans left them segregated and sidelined from democracy even after the Voting Rights Act.—
Made by History,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the University of Minnesota is being investigated for allegedly operating a program that segregates students on the basis of race.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulate. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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