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
Potted plants can also be buried in the soil, container and all, to provide winter insulation.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
There have been 162 complaints of insufficient insulation, including 92 incidents resulting in minor burns.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Charring was expected, but the material was supposed to stay in place to help provide insulation.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Credit additional acoustic insulation and active noise cancellation from the Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
There have been 162 complaints of insufficient insulation, including 92 incidents resulting in minor burns.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Charring was expected, but the material was supposed to stay in place to help provide insulation.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Credit additional acoustic insulation and active noise cancellation from the Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
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At the top, enjoy sweeping views and the chattering of chipmunks amid the solitude of this trail deep in the woods.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Picture show Brian Mann/NPR New York City — often known as the city that never sleeps — can also be a place of solitude.Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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But Street View has also raised alarm bells from privacy and security activists.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on today's digital lifestyle, from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks.Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The presence of disruptions such as social isolation, academic uncertainties and financial hardships highlight the need for mental health support systems.Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is why the Surgeon General has warned of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, which puts Americans at a heightened risk of many serious ailments—from anxiety and depression to a stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and even premature death.Kendra Davenport, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Due to racial segregation, Black soldiers had only two options for entertainment venues close to Camp Robinson: Washington Avenue in North Little Rock and West Ninth Street in downtown Little Rock.Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The specialized high schools, known as crown jewels of the city’s school system, have failed to admit a diverse group of students and been seen as a symbol of school segregation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Insulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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