Synonyms for insulate
ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns yə-in·su·late

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1. insulateverb

   Synonyms:
   isolate

2. insulateverb

   To separate, detach, or isolate.

   Synonyms:
   isolate

3. insulateverb

   To separate a body or material from others, eg. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.

   Ceramic can be used to insulate power lines.

   Synonyms:
   isolate

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1. insulateverb

   protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material

   "We had his bedroom insulated before winter came"

   Synonyms:
   isolate

2. isolate, insulateverb

   place or set apart

   "They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates"

   Synonyms:
   isolate, keep apart, sequester, set apart, sequestrate

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1. insulateverb

   Synonyms:
   detach, isolate, separate, disconnect, disunite, disengage

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1. List of paraphrases for "insulate":

   isolate

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1. Mark DeVaul:

   The good news is consumers often shop more at the dollar stores during periods of economic weakness.  We wouldn't expect a sharp increase in sales, but we suspect sales will remain stable at the dollar stores while other companies may feel greater pain, we believe the treasure hunt shopping atmosphere will continue to drive traffic and somewhat insulate them from competition from Amazon.

2. Janet Yellen:

   We are part of global oil markets that are subject to geopolitical influences. Given the global nature of these markets, it's virtually impossible for us to insulate ourselves from shocks like the ones that are occurring in Russia that move global oil prices.

3. Andrew Crocker:

   The government can only insulate its actions from public scrutiny in this way in the rarest circumstances, which likely do not apply here.

4. Richard Blumenthal:

   The world deserves an explanation, not from the Saudis, who evidently are making every effort to insulate and shield Crown Prince, but from an international inquiry.

5. Christopher Wray:

   We've seen China looking for ways to insulate their economy against potential sanctions, trying to cushion themselves from harm if they do anything to draw the ire of the international community, in our world, we call that kind of behavior a clue.