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tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media
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Recent Examples of insulated
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The HeatWave Go features a stainless steel reflective insulated cover and an infrared heat lamp tube in its top section, located above a food-grade stainless steel lunch box.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
The former is notable for its insulated, waterproof construction and retro color blocking, while the puffer uses a 100-percent nappa sheepskin leather.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The 10-hour dismantling process was scheduled to begin at midnight, and by late morning Sunday the ice is expected to have been exposed to the elements, although insulated tarps will seal in the cold on the sheet.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The durable rubber exterior keeps water out, while a soft, insulated lining adds an extra layer of warmth for slushy walks and snowy errands.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Although lightweight, this comfortable jacket will keep you warm with its insulated, water-repellent down filling.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Chrissy’s unwavering support ensured that her nephew remained insulated in love, a gift that her sister acknowledges by sending her Mother’s Day cards every May.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Wear waterproof insulated boots.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
They are further insulated by the 1st Amendment’s safeguards on freedom of speech.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
San Francisco — FanDuel CEO Amy Howe told CNN Sports on Friday her company is working closely with the NFL to ensure that enormous events like the Super Bowl, one of the games that draws the most action annually, are insulated from problematic gambling.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Following a redesign in 2016, the hotel ensured all windows were fully glazed and the exterior extensively insulated to reduce the amount of heat escaping.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
With a handful of players learning new positions, the Mets also need to make sure they’re insulated with solid options behind them.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The adorable booties feature a stylish, puffy, water-resistant exterior that is also practical, keeping your feet warm and insulated in cold weather.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The shift to digital-first platforms has not insulated news organizations from cuts, either.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Plumbing in exterior walls can also freeze, particularly if those walls aren't well-insulated.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But analyst Frederic Boulan believes that investors use this slump as an opportunity to accumulate those companies with insulated businesses that remain attractive.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The HeatWave Go features a stainless steel reflective insulated cover and an infrared heat lamp tube in its top section, located above a food-grade stainless steel lunch box.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
The former is notable for its insulated, waterproof construction and retro color blocking, while the puffer uses a 100-percent nappa sheepskin leather.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The 10-hour dismantling process was scheduled to begin at midnight, and by late morning Sunday the ice is expected to have been exposed to the elements, although insulated tarps will seal in the cold on the sheet.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The durable rubber exterior keeps water out, while a soft, insulated lining adds an extra layer of warmth for slushy walks and snowy errands.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Although lightweight, this comfortable jacket will keep you warm with its insulated, water-repellent down filling.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Chrissy’s unwavering support ensured that her nephew remained insulated in love, a gift that her sister acknowledges by sending her Mother’s Day cards every May.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Wear waterproof insulated boots.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
If this pilot study is to contribute meaningfully to the evidence base, its methods, data and results must be accessible and insulated from political interference.
—Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
They are further insulated by the 1st Amendment’s safeguards on freedom of speech.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
San Francisco — FanDuel CEO Amy Howe told CNN Sports on Friday her company is working closely with the NFL to ensure that enormous events like the Super Bowl, one of the games that draws the most action annually, are insulated from problematic gambling.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Following a redesign in 2016, the hotel ensured all windows were fully glazed and the exterior extensively insulated to reduce the amount of heat escaping.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
With a handful of players learning new positions, the Mets also need to make sure they’re insulated with solid options behind them.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The adorable booties feature a stylish, puffy, water-resistant exterior that is also practical, keeping your feet warm and insulated in cold weather.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The shift to digital-first platforms has not insulated news organizations from cuts, either.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Plumbing in exterior walls can also freeze, particularly if those walls aren't well-insulated.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
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The White House dismissed such concerns, pointing to isolated incidents of noncitizens being charged with illegally voting, and to examples of duplicate registrations, voters remaining on rolls after death and people stealing ballots to vote multiple times.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The week will remain dry with only isolated shower chances on Friday and Saturday.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the project could benefit the salamander by reconnecting habitat areas that have been separated by erosion.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The living and sleeping areas can be separated by a curtain, giving the feeling of a two-bedroom suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their faltering attempt at a total crackdown—which can’t muzzle the anger and bravery of ordinary people—and its general odor of malicious incompetence, is even seeping into the White House’s hermetic media echo chamber.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And since the movie is premiering at Sundance, it’s probably destined to be praised in a way that overshadows its quality of hermetic gloom.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nestled in these cloistered reaches, hippie spiritual communes proliferated, along with their secret gardens.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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But her mother guards her fiercely, because even the most minor imbalance in her small, cloistered world could bring the seizures back again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Flynns’ pompous neighbor, Jim Doherty, a divorcé with a withdrawn, unpleasant son, encourages Catherine’s artistic rebirth.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Off-screen, Affleck has a slightly rougher star persona, while Damon’s can be a little more withdrawn and intellectual.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Willingham returned from lunch, then went from his secluded office to the locked evidence room, which he was not authorized to enter, multiple sources with knowledge of the events told CNN.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a few years now, Jonah McDonald, the naturalist for DeKalb County’s parks, has maintained several trail cameras in a secluded wetland at Mason Mill Park in Decatur.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In November, the Pentagon opened an investigation into Kelly, citing a federal law that allows retired service members to be recalled to active duty on orders of the defense secretary for possible court-martial or other punishment.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jim Cavanaugh, a retired agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives who is now an NBC News law enforcement analyst, said he’s not convinced the ransom note is legitimate.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The flood of immigrants who settled in the area were a motley crew – clannish Scandinavians, Germans, Irish Catholics escaping famine, Yankees from New England, Black refugees from the segregated South, Mexican workers seeking a better life.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Black and white interactions—each coming out of segregated environments—could at times prove a combustible brew for military officers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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