as in separated
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 insulated
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
But, for the most part, he was insulated from the harsh realities of daily life in the country on the trip.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Given that the security software itself operates at the system infrastructure level, it is insulated from seemingly disruptive changes in the application landscape.
—Dinesh Subhraveti, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Each of the stocks have an outperform rating and are either insulated from tariffs, have fallen to valuation support levels, are dislocated from the group or have near-term bullish catalysts.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
For an even safer energy option, there's electric utilities, generally insulated from the tariffs mess.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Similar to brands like Stanley and Yeti, Hydro Flask water bottles are vacuum insulated and made from stainless steel that’s coated in a host of eye-catching colors.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Air suspension keeps occupants comfortable and insulated from the world around them.
—Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
Presidents nominate board members to terms, and the Senate confirms them, in a similar system designed to be insulated from politics.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
You’ve probably been insulated from that as a director on independent films.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
But, for the most part, he was insulated from the harsh realities of daily life in the country on the trip.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Given that the security software itself operates at the system infrastructure level, it is insulated from seemingly disruptive changes in the application landscape.
—Dinesh Subhraveti, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Each of the stocks have an outperform rating and are either insulated from tariffs, have fallen to valuation support levels, are dislocated from the group or have near-term bullish catalysts.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
For an even safer energy option, there's electric utilities, generally insulated from the tariffs mess.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Similar to brands like Stanley and Yeti, Hydro Flask water bottles are vacuum insulated and made from stainless steel that’s coated in a host of eye-catching colors.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Air suspension keeps occupants comfortable and insulated from the world around them.
—Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
Presidents nominate board members to terms, and the Senate confirms them, in a similar system designed to be insulated from politics.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulated
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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The greatest threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts up to 70mph and isolated hail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But the sound is less hermetic, more emotionally forward, rooted in the physical now.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 July 2025
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The comparisons are mostly unflattering to The Phoenician Scheme, which is neither as touching nor as joyful as those earlier films, choked by the hermetic tidiness that occasionally haunts Anderson’s work.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Over the next two months, Francis will be less visible, harder to hear, more cloistered and more likely to stick to the script.—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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People become irritable, withdrawn, or hyper-independent.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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But the drive is plenty worth it for the secluded and serene destination.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Photo : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection The interior of the secluded Art Bar.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In an interview, Shannon’s father, Marvin Kelsey, a 65-year-old retired construction worker, acknowledged his son ran with a rough crowd, but blamed their environment for the violence.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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President Trump had golf legend Gary Player on his mind Tuesday, following reports that the 89-year-old retired athlete hit the links in Scotland this week.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The segregated school had wooden walls, inside and out, and wood floors.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
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Born in July 1943 in Richmond, Virginia, Ashe was introduced to the sport when his father, Arthur Sr., became a caretaker for Brook Field Park in 1947, a segregated playground equipped with tennis courts.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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“Insulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulated. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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