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 tote is fun and easy to use and can insulate for up to 24 hours.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Otherwise, the sea ice can insulate the heat from the ocean to the air.
    Emily Schwing, Scientific American, 19 May 2022
  • The dwarves are largely insulated from the rest of the world in their mines.
    Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Cover the base of the plants with plenty of straw or mulch to insulate their root systems.
    Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Water evaporating from the plants on the roof keeps the home cool, and the soil layer helps to insulate the home.
    Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • To insulate you and your sleeping bag from the cold ground, choose a sleeping pad to slide between bag and earth.
    Matt Jancer, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Apply mulch to the soil before winter sets in to insulate the soil.
    Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The water insulates the cake, which prevents the outside of it from warming up faster than the inside.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The house is not insulated, it can be heated a little by a gas stove.
    IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Part of that is trying to insulate yourself from all of that, and what people might say about you or think about you.
    Ej Panaligan, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022
  • So there’s a core, which is insulated, and then there are three outer shells.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Backpacks will insulate against your back and trap sweat.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
  • 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
  • Either way, one of the best ways to help insulate yourself against these sorts of changes is to have a bigger down payment.
    Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The outside of the structure is made out of carbon steel with a stainless steel liner to help insulate it.
    Mckenna Oxenden, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2022
  • And since they aren’t insulated, they’re not meant for snow or cold weather.
    Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • 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
  • This variety of ways to win should help insulate the Jets when their power play goes cold or the bounces just aren’t going their way.
    Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • They’re fully insulated to keep your tootsies toasty when temps drop in the fall, and their outsole is designed to give enough grip to keep you on your feet when the streets ice over.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024

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