coffering

present participle of coffer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffering
Verb
  • Of course, this requires an incredible sense of equilibrium in the vineyard, including pinpointing when the grapes have reached full ripeness while still retaining a very high level of acidity, leaving a very small window for picking.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Mulch has many benefits in the garden, like retaining soil moisture, insulating roots, and deterring weeds.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The machine has a sleek, space-saving design, with a water tank positioned behind the unit.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Vought has begun withholding spending for New York City transit projects and clean energy programs in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
    Erik Wasson, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • In the Senate, Democrats are withholding support for a measure to keep the government funded at current levels unless Republicans extend subsidies that help some Americans pay for health care through the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire at year's end, among other demands.
    Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The officer swung his undercover truck around, radioing his team to converge on a man who was depositing a $50 bill into the machine.
    Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Pederson had been withdrawing money from the Ronald McDonald House checking account and depositing it into her personal PayPal account, according to the criminal complaint.
    Karen Madden, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Explore Historic Sites and Structures The Warren Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of Front Royal and Warren County, including historic homes, museums, and shops.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Expect Hamas to try to equivocate, buy time, soften language, and insist on impossible guarantees while preserving levers of power.
    Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Many of Citi’s competitors have already been banking on AI training investments.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Everything that happened for the Capitals in 2024-25 — winning the Metropolitan Division, banking 111 points, the record Alex Ovechkin set along the way — counts.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl; reserving drippings in Dutch oven.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Snelling is currently charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Snelling was charged with tampering with physical evidence, concealing the birth of an infant and abuse of a corpse.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Coffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffering. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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