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
The water hauler in question was Hydro Flask’s Micro Hydro: a bottle inspired by Japanese minimalism that clocks in at only 6.7 ounces, while boasting double-wall insulation, a wear and tear–resistant, stainless-steel body, and a seven-hour capacity for keeping beverages either hot or cold.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Checking insulation and replace any that’s damaged to help keep cool air inside.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
And using a layer of cardboard as insulation between the window and the foil can keep heat from stressing and potentially cracking a window.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
Of course, staying comfortable in that kind of weather will entail flipping the Truma Combi furnace/water heater on to create a warm cabin environment that makes use of the climate-isolating heavy insulation package.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Checking insulation and replace any that’s damaged to help keep cool air inside.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
And using a layer of cardboard as insulation between the window and the foil can keep heat from stressing and potentially cracking a window.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
Of course, staying comfortable in that kind of weather will entail flipping the Truma Combi furnace/water heater on to create a warm cabin environment that makes use of the climate-isolating heavy insulation package.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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But there are those who need solitude for a longer time — the sailor who chases the sun around the world in a small boat, or the trapper who watches alone the northern lights through a Klondike winter.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
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The emotional toll is enormous: Dream returns to the Dreaming and washes Orpheus’ blood from his hands, sobbing in solitude.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Throughout her successful career, McAdams has prioritized her privacy and kept much of her personal life out of the public eye.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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And new privacy legislation in Senate Bill 1295 requires collectors of sensitive data to notify consumers if their personal data is being used to train large language models.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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His isolation gives Lex a perfect opportunity for a fierce Boravian assault on Jarhanpur.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Currie attributed the initial surge in overdose deaths in part to the pandemic itself; there were disruptions in access to treatment, and many Californians suffered greater isolation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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What to do: Build your team now: —Commercial broker —Real estate attorney —CPA or tax strategist —Cost segregation firm —Lender or SBA contact Deals that close smoothly in December started planning in August.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Occupational segregation is a significant roadblock to equal pay for Black women.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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