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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This insulates the roots and prevents freezing.
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That position did nothing to insulate the UAE.
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In comments last week, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng warned that external volatility could spill over into China, vowing that the central bank will try to insulate the domestic market from contagion.
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
This insulates the roots and prevents freezing.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
That position did nothing to insulate the UAE.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
In comments last week, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng warned that external volatility could spill over into China, vowing that the central bank will try to insulate the domestic market from contagion.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 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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