insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt 
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
Examples of insulate in a Sentence
They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic.
a material that is able to insulate against cold
The company has tried to insulate itself from the region's political turmoil.
I wish I could insulate my children from painful experiences.
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Cover the base of roses with a thick layer of mulch to insulate the roots.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Beijing is also continuing its push to insulate itself from future shocks – including in its upcoming five-year plan, which aims to deepen a top-down drive for tech and industrial self-sufficiency.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The idea is to insulate yourself against the market’s inherent volatility, and to have sufficient cash to cover your expenses in a downturn.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Adding Too Much Mulch Adding mulch over the soil line after planting fruit trees insulates the roots from the cold and keeps the soil moist longer.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Beijing is also continuing its push to insulate itself from future shocks – including in its upcoming five-year plan, which aims to deepen a top-down drive for tech and industrial self-sufficiency.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The idea is to insulate yourself against the market’s inherent volatility, and to have sufficient cash to cover your expenses in a downturn.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Adding Too Much Mulch Adding mulch over the soil line after planting fruit trees insulates the roots from the cold and keeps the soil moist longer.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insulate
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“Insulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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insulate
verb
in·su·late
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt
insulated; insulating
: to place in a detached situation : isolate
especially
: to separate from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
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