coffering

Definition of cofferingnext
present participle of coffer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffering
Verb
  • Applying mulch offers several benefits, including retaining soil moisture, reducing soil erosion, insulating roots from fluctuating soil temperatures, and suppressing weeds.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Central Steel site could have been transformed into all of that and more — maybe even retaining some space for light manufacturing.
    Juan Sebastian Arias, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sara Doody Mid-Century Lift-Top Coffee Table Apartment dwellers will love this space-saving coffee table with a convenient lift-top that doubles as a kitchen table and work desk.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • That same year, he was awarded the commissioner’s unit citation for saving the lives of multiple residents during a six-alarm fire, the mayor’s office said.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fortieth-day mourning ceremonies for Khamenei began in Iran on April 9, with authorities withholding information about his burial more than 40 days after his killing.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The Earth-observation company Planet Labs is withholding its satellite imagery of Iran indefinitely.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After Haley Winn unleashed a wrist shot at the top of the point, Eldridge crashed the net along the left goal line before depositing a loose puck into the back of the net.
    Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The former Seymour police union president has been accused of misappropriating more than $30,000 worth of union funds and allegedly depositing some of it into a sports betting app.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The renovation remains closely aligned with the home’s original character, preserving its architectural integrity while layering in thoughtful updates.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The Ocracoke Foundation’s vision was to use the square project as a model for how rural communities can put historical assets to work while also preserving them.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of stocking one vaccine, pediatricians would have to stock three different ones and then track the separate shots for each of their patients.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Huge government contracts meant plenty of defense capital was floating around, but the city and county were banking none of it.
    Eric DuVall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Most patients go through two cycles, and over 20% complete three, because banking enough eggs for a realistic chance at pregnancy requires more than a single retrieval for most women.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Visitors are flush with options, whether choosing a poolside lounger at the Aliée Swim Club—open only to members and guests—or reserving a table at any of the five restaurants.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of reserving blush strictly for your cheeks, try dabbing a small amount underneath your eyes.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Coffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffering. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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