Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffering
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Despite the institutional changes, the National Symphony Orchestra is retaining its decadeslong residency.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Its homeliness is also its wealth—small and bricked, perhaps no longer functioning in its original capacity as a home to farmers but retaining a gift for earthy pleasures by keeping green, by keeping humble.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Standard Model may or may not be in trouble, but particle physics definitely needs saving.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last month, Cuba’s government implemented austere fuel-saving measures and warned that jet fuel wouldn’t be available at nine airports until mid-March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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With this new evidence, investigators became increasingly convinced that Rachel Shoaf and Shelia Eddy were withholding critical information.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Before the additional records were released Thursday, Congressional Democrats had accused the Justice Department of illegally withholding the documents to protect the president.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Hurricanes’ slugging outfielder didn’t waste the opportunity, depositing the pitch into right field for a go-ahead two-run double in the Hurricanes’ eventual 5-2 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Wednesday at Mark Light Field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Groundwater flowed through fractures in bedrock, depositing minerals in those fractures.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Evidence suggests that taking statins, a cholesterol-lowering medication, could lower the risk of DME by reducing inflammation and preserving the function of blood vessels in the eye.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gillespie said the bill would require machines capable of digitally scanning ballots while preserving copies that could be reviewed later if questions arise about the vote count.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
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Doncic capped his barrage by banking in his seventh 3-pointer late in his 15-point third quarter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Doncic capped his barrage by banking in his seventh 3-pointer late in his 15-point third quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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When the pasta has nearly finished cooking, drain the tomatoes, reserving both the tomatoes and the oil.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The subjects appear to offer their likenesses without reserving an ounce of modesty; confidence and audacity steel their faces and poses.—
Bryan Barcena,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Coffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffering. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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