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 higher temperature and water pressure of the bottom rack can easily damage the insulation or break the vacuum seal.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Improving the insulation of walls, crawl spaces, floors and heating ducts is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy costs during winter months and can save Coloradans up to 10% on their monthly energy bill, according to Xcel Energy.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
The Columbia Women’s Modern Mountain 2.0 Pants are fully waterproof and offer 60 grams of insulation to keep your legs warm on the chilliest winter days.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
Carbon monoxide detectors need to be replaced every five years and should be installed near every sleeping area in the home, according to the CDC.
Check your insulation — especially in the attic and basement — and recaulk your windows and doors.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Improving the insulation of walls, crawl spaces, floors and heating ducts is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy costs during winter months and can save Coloradans up to 10% on their monthly energy bill, according to Xcel Energy.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
The Columbia Women’s Modern Mountain 2.0 Pants are fully waterproof and offer 60 grams of insulation to keep your legs warm on the chilliest winter days.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
Carbon monoxide detectors need to be replaced every five years and should be installed near every sleeping area in the home, according to the CDC.
Check your insulation — especially in the attic and basement — and recaulk your windows and doors.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulation
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This is a time for introspection and self-care, so make sure to carve out space for solitude and inner wisdom to come through.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Delicious solitude & deep breaths. Describe your sound/aesthetic in three words.. Eclectic, vibrant, melodic.Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details ongoing litigation and regulatory matters, including the impact of evolving privacy and data protection laws on Axon's operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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These e-commerce sites are operated under different terms and privacy policies than ABCNews.com.Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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As part of these tactics, China has levied tariffs and embargoes on Taiwanese exports, sought to increase Taiwan’s international isolation, and employed disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks meant to destabilize its people and government.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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The message was clear: more shiny tools that worked in isolation weren’t viable or sustainable long-term.Forbes, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yes, but: Black Americans and Mexican Americans were kept out of high-paying jobs and couldn't move to new suburbs because of racial segregation.Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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These large zones — as opposed to smaller neighborhood zones for a single school — could help create equity and break down racial and socio-economic segregation in this district.The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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