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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For more than a century, Americans have taken pride in a professional civil service insulated from raw political patronage.
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Aligned with Trump on interest rates The Federal Reserve raises and lowers its benchmark interest rate as necessary to control inflation and support job growth — a mission central bank officials have long said requires insulating the Fed from political pressure.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s insulated with 900-fill-power down, has a water-resistant shell, and features a hidden phone sleeve.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The fleece lining of these pants is designed to insulate you from low temperatures and windchill without being bulky.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Aligned with Trump on interest rates The Federal Reserve raises and lowers its benchmark interest rate as necessary to control inflation and support job growth — a mission central bank officials have long said requires insulating the Fed from political pressure.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s insulated with 900-fill-power down, has a water-resistant shell, and features a hidden phone sleeve.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The fleece lining of these pants is designed to insulate you from low temperatures and windchill without being bulky.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 3 Feb. 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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