isolating

[ahy-suh-ley-ting, is-uh-] / ˈaɪ səˌleɪ tɪŋ, ˈɪs ə- /

NOUN

insulation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

covering cushioning lining padding

STRONG

caulking furring packing taping

WEAK

cording defending neutralizing protecting surrounding

NOUN

selecting

Synonyms

STRONG

appointing culling denominating determining electing indicating picking separating

WEAK

appointment choice denomination determination election isolation selection separation

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A police officer phoned the flat, but Morgan reassured the officer Judith was "fine" and was isolating.

From BBC

Giant viruses are widespread in nature, but isolating them is difficult.

From Science Daily

Several studies have found that moderate chatbot use can reduce loneliness, while excessive use can have an isolating effect.

From BBC

It speaks to how isolating online social milieus can be.

From Los Angeles Times

In real materials, isolating the core physics of the Kondo effect is not easy.

From Science Daily