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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Authoritarian states have learned to insulate themselves from diaspora pressure while simultaneously using emigration as a safety valve, turning potential dissidents into remittance-senders – as Cuba did by abolishing exit visas in 2013.
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Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Accusations of politicization at DOJ For decades, the Justice Department has enjoyed a degree of independence from the White House, particularly in investigations and prosecutions, to insulate them from partisan politics.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Wool-Blend Boy Short Underwear Both Kristie and I place high value on wool undergarments for their next-to-skin coziness and ability to regulate body temperature by both insulating and pulling sweat away from the body.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Accusations of politicization at DOJ For decades, the Justice Department has enjoyed a degree of independence from the White House, particularly in investigations and prosecutions, to insulate them from partisan politics.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Rice University scientists made an insulating corrosion-resistant sulfur–selenium alloy suited for electronics such as bendable phones.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Wool-Blend Boy Short Underwear Both Kristie and I place high value on wool undergarments for their next-to-skin coziness and ability to regulate body temperature by both insulating and pulling sweat away from the body.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 15 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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