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as in separated
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 insulated
Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Keep your thermostat at 65 degrees or higher and ensure your home is well-insulated.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Check if pipes in unheated parts of the home are insulated.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
The sole is thick and well-insulated, and the lugs have excellent tread for a range of conditions.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Of course, nobody has the right to be insulated from criticism.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, the hotel buildings are well insulated.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The White House denied the claims that Biden had declined or had been insulated during his time in office.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Public health must take its rightful place as a cornerstone of national policy, insulated from political whims and guided by science.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Bogs are insulated, plushly lined, waterproof, slip-resistant, and designed for harsh winter conditions.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Keep your thermostat at 65 degrees or higher and ensure your home is well-insulated.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Check if pipes in unheated parts of the home are insulated.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
The sole is thick and well-insulated, and the lugs have excellent tread for a range of conditions.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Of course, nobody has the right to be insulated from criticism.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, the hotel buildings are well insulated.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The White House denied the claims that Biden had declined or had been insulated during his time in office.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Public health must take its rightful place as a cornerstone of national policy, insulated from political whims and guided by science.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Gradually, Twigs shows her hermetic side: the monkishness of the night-life circuit girl.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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This isn’t a hermetic kind of meditation, one in which outer havoc is kept at bay.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The walk from Mercedes to Giorgio Baldi’s cloistered front door has become something of a runway for Rhianna over the years.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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In spite of obvious parallels in the OVO stars’ individual and shared bodies of work, the album $$$4U’s mind-set most resembles Taylor Swift’s Reputation, the cloistered R&B pivot released after lashing out at the erstwhile Kardashian-Wests backfired.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Nicky Jam has released his first project since facing stark backlash for his (withdrawn) endorsement of Donald Trump.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This rich heritage is reflected in the area's local cuisine, although the exclusive area is better known today for its magnificent oceanfront homes and secluded estates.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Retreats at the Pearl Laguna feel exceptionally secluded and restorative despite being only 30 minutes from Disneyland.—
Visit California,
AFAR Media,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The retired veteran of 15 NFL seasons, 14 with the Atlanta Falcons, Ryan is now a commentator for CBS.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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Moose, like many of the employees at USIP, is a retired diplomat.—
Michele Kelemen,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There does exist in most facilities what is known as a segregated housing unit, which is essentially a smaller separate prison dorm.—
Peter Cordi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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In addition, some photos of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation's first Black military pilots who served in a segregated WWII unit, were listed on the database, but those may likely be protected due to historical content.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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