How to Use insulate in a Sentence
insulate
verb- They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic.
- 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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The tote is fun and easy to use and can insulate for up to 24 hours.
— Mark Stock, Men's Health, 14 Oct. 2022 -
Otherwise, the sea ice can insulate the heat from the ocean to the air.
— Emily Schwing, Scientific American, 19 May 2022 -
The dwarves are largely insulated from the rest of the world in their mines.
— Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024 -
The ladies of the house used them to line tea trays to absorb any spills and to insulate teapots for tea service (thus the name).
— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024 -
Duck: Duck down doesn’t insulate as well as goose down and smells more.
— Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024 -
Cover the base of the plants with plenty of straw or mulch to insulate their root systems.
— Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022 -
Water evaporating from the plants on the roof keeps the home cool, and the soil layer helps to insulate the home.
— Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2022 -
It's made from a soft and insulating blend and has relaxed raglan sleeves.
— Christopher Friedmann, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023 -
Not to mention that the outside of the jacket is insulated to keep out cold, wind, and rain.
— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024 -
To insulate you and your sleeping bag from the cold ground, choose a sleeping pad to slide between bag and earth.
— Matt Jancer, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2022 -
Apply mulch to the soil before winter sets in to insulate the soil.
— Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2023 -
The water insulates the cake, which prevents the outside of it from warming up faster than the inside.
— Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024 -
Part of that is trying to insulate yourself from all of that, and what people might say about you or think about you.
— Ej Panaligan, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 -
So there’s a core, which is insulated, and then there are three outer shells.
— Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 -
The car's front cross-member is damped and insulated also, both from the body and from the engine, to help lower the noise level.
— William Jeanes, Car and Driver, 22 Apr. 2023 -
Backpacks will insulate against your back and trap sweat.
— Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024 -
The higher the fill power, the better the down, and the greater its thermal insulating properties.
— Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024 -
Gently push the plants back in place and tuck some mulch over their roots to insulate the soil and prevent a recurrence.
— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2023 -
And each one has been insulated with 200 grams of ThermaFill to keep your feet toasty through the coldest days of winter.
— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2023 -
The coolant lines need to be intricate and sturdy, lightweight, and well-insulated, all at the same time.
— Ned Potter, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Mar. 2023 -
Either way, one of the best ways to help insulate yourself against these sorts of changes is to have a bigger down payment.
— Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 -
The outside of the structure is made out of carbon steel with a stainless steel liner to help insulate it.
— Mckenna Oxenden, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2022 -
And since they aren’t insulated, they’re not meant for snow or cold weather.
— Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 -
Built with timber frames and insulated with burlap and straw, the homes are equipped with heat pumps and solar panels.
— Laura Paddison, CNN, 26 Mar. 2023 -
The carafe is insulated to ensure the coffee stays warm in between cups.
— Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024 -
The exterior is water-resistant and features a subtle sheen, while the interior is insulated with the brand’s Primaloft Thermoplume lining for a warm, cozy fit.
— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024 -
Yet as promising as these wage supplements are, advocates are learning that even passing a dedicated funding stream is not enough to insulate the salary boosts from politics and annual budget fights.
— Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 28 Oct. 2024
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