as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
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Recent Examples of insulation
Residents can wrap pipes in insulation before the temperature drops, particularly in attics, crawl spaces or outside the home.
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Williams calls it the world's best thermal insulation.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
It’s fitted with a fuzzy pink hood that adds an extra layer of insulation, while two zippered front pockets are a secure place to store your phone and wallet on the go.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
There are five layers of insulation consisting of foam, silicone and stabilizers that ensure a solid typing experience without that annoying and very loud spring recoil that the old IBM-style keyboards had.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Williams calls it the world's best thermal insulation.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
It’s fitted with a fuzzy pink hood that adds an extra layer of insulation, while two zippered front pockets are a secure place to store your phone and wallet on the go.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
There are five layers of insulation consisting of foam, silicone and stabilizers that ensure a solid typing experience without that annoying and very loud spring recoil that the old IBM-style keyboards had.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insulation
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To get an even bigger taste of solitude, plan a trip during the winter, which is considered to be the park's offseason.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bottlenose Dolphins ‘Smile’ During Playful Interactions Bottlenose dolphins are happy to engage in these many forms of play, either in solitude or with others.Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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View Comments When asked if users agree for OpenAI to record or keep their voice by using the feature, the company directed CNN to its privacy policy and Terms of Use.Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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But Street View has also raised alarm bells from privacy and security activists.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
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This makes humans vulnerable to being manipulated by machines that prey on the human need for social connection in a time of chronic loneliness and isolation.Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Encourage Team-Building Activities Working remotely can increase feelings of loneliness and isolation.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Due to racial segregation, Black soldiers had only two options for entertainment venues close to Camp Robinson: Washington Avenue in North Little Rock and West Ninth Street in downtown Little Rock.Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The specialized high schools, known as crown jewels of the city’s school system, have failed to admit a diverse group of students and been seen as a symbol of school segregation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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