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
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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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The creator used the example of Pop The Balloon dating shows, which became a phenomenon in 2024 but failed to use branding to insulate itself from copycats, costing them name recognition and market share, as a result.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Future technological advances will play a crucial role in insulating the U.S. shale industry from price volatility by increasing efficiency and reducing the need for new project investments to meet demand.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The brand also shared with PEOPLE that the tiny home’s walls are insulated for all-year comfort and soundproof to ensure privacy between rooms.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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