as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
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Recent Examples of insulation
Moore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited.
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Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Another federal effort, the Weatherization Assistance Program, provides around $370 million a year to help people conserve energy by sealing gaps around windows and doors and increasing insulation in their homes.
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Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Daniel Greene, director of operations and sales at Gault Heating & Cooling, notes that the best summer AC temperature for homes depends on factors like the humidity level, the home's insulation, and personal comfort preferences.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Additionally, Terminix provides a range of home services, including moisture control services for crawlspaces and basements, attic insulation and gutter protection.
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Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Another federal effort, the Weatherization Assistance Program, provides around $370 million a year to help people conserve energy by sealing gaps around windows and doors and increasing insulation in their homes.
—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Daniel Greene, director of operations and sales at Gault Heating & Cooling, notes that the best summer AC temperature for homes depends on factors like the humidity level, the home's insulation, and personal comfort preferences.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Additionally, Terminix provides a range of home services, including moisture control services for crawlspaces and basements, attic insulation and gutter protection.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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The result is an epidemic of solitude, if not loneliness; a dramatic drop in fertility; and a romantic famine across North and South America, Europe, and China.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
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The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.
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Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
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Some express skepticism on whether James can stay patient with Dončić ball-dominant and isolation-heavy play.
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People from throughout the nation come to the former all-Black school building to learn about this nation's history of school segregation and the landmark court case that banned it in 1954.
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At the center of that legacy is the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, where generations of Black entrepreneurs, musicians and residents built a thriving cultural and business community during segregation.
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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