insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt 
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
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Examples of insulate in a Sentence
They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic.
a material that is able to insulate against cold
The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil.
I wish I could insulate my children from painful experiences.
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Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Members would likely be insulated from any prosecution related to their work, as the Speech and Debate Clause of the Constitution bars such actions.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
The rural communities in San Mateo County have insulated volunteer districts from the broader professional evolution of fire forces around the Bay Area.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Members would likely be insulated from any prosecution related to their work, as the Speech and Debate Clause of the Constitution bars such actions.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
The rural communities in San Mateo County have insulated volunteer districts from the broader professional evolution of fire forces around the Bay Area.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
This might just insulate BRICS members and partner countries from a trade war with the U.S. — which has China as one of its main targets.
—Abby Ryanto, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
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