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.
  • Mulching helps to insulate the soil.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The tote is fun and easy to use and can insulate for up to 24 hours.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 14 Oct. 2022
  • To insulate the bus floor, measure the full width of the floor from side to side.
    — Will Sutherland, Popular Mechanics, 14 July 2021
  • Leave snow cover around the base to insulate roots.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Since most garages aren’t insulated, this spot is a no-no for all these items.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Many small dogs have hair, not insulating fur.
    — Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • And we can’t be insulated from that.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
  • 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
  • Use a pool noodle to seal drafty doors or insulate pipes in winter.
    — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
  • Next, isolate your new living space from the rest of your home and insulate it well.
    — John Kennedy, Popular Science, 17 Feb. 2021
  • That nerve fiber needs to be insulated in order to work.
    — Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
  • It's insulated so your hand doesn't get cold and wet while holding it.
    — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
  • The area is surrounded by high cliffs that insulate the shore.
    — Neal Leitereg, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • The mulch also will insulate the tree’s roots against extremes of heat and cold.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
  • Cut the bulk by wearing a shirt that’s lined and insulated.
    — Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Dog houses should have a safe heat source and insulating straw.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Choose the dampest corner against an outside wall and insulate it from the rest of the room.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Oct. 2020
  • The unisex, straight-leg pants are insulated and come in white or black.
    — Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2020
  • They are insulated with feathers from ducks or geese called down.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • So there’s a core, which is insulated, and then there are three outer shells.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Some shades also have a core layer that insulates against heat.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Future changes to the rules could help insulate them from challenges.
    — Deirdre Hipwell, Bloomberg.com, 27 Dec. 2020
  • This helps to keep the seed insulated over the winter.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • And since they aren’t insulated, they’re not meant for snow or cold weather.
    — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • The taller grass stand helps insulate the turf during winter.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The house is not insulated, it can be heated a little by a gas stove.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2022

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