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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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
China has also become Russia’s top trading partner and the biggest buyer of its oil and gas, a strategic bet now somewhat insulating Beijing from the impact of Iran’s effective shutdown of the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
They’re made of insulating materials, so electricity does not flow through them.
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Many of these loans carry five- to seven-year maturities, meaning businesses that appeared insulated from AI disruption at origination may face a very different competitive landscape by the time those loans come due.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulate
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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