as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others
tried to insulate their children from the often disturbing news in the mass media
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Recent Examples of insulate
The body of the coat is insulated for additional warmth, while the breezier softshell sleeves offer a good temperature balance to keep you comfortable regardless of the weather.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
It’s crafted from temperature-resistant materials and is insulated to prevent from causing burns.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Ugg’s Brecken Lace-Up Boot is insulated for those unexpectedly chilly spring days, while Sorel’s Ona Ave Chelsea Boot looks chic with any outfit.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
He was initially put on the dominant Lagi tribe and formed multiple alliances to insulate himself.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
It’s crafted from temperature-resistant materials and is insulated to prevent from causing burns.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Ugg’s Brecken Lace-Up Boot is insulated for those unexpectedly chilly spring days, while Sorel’s Ona Ave Chelsea Boot looks chic with any outfit.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
He was initially put on the dominant Lagi tribe and formed multiple alliances to insulate himself.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, because the patient was isolated in a hospital, the more dangerous viruses didn't transmit to others.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sleeping space is separated from the living room and kitchen by an arched wall, making this a good option for couples who don’t fear an open plan.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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That said, a couple key differences in the eras: Goalies' gear covers more of the goal today Only a few years separate Ovechkin and Gretzky, but like any other sport, hockey equipment evolved during these four-plus decades.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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In The Water contextualizes the racist economic and socio-political sabotage of Black communities, beach goers, and businesses, as well as the horrifying violence that was used to segregate Californian beaches from the early 1800s through the Civil Rights movement in places like Bruce's Beach.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to a recent report, 7.4 percent of U.S. public schools were intensely segregated in 1988.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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