coffering

Definition of cofferingnext
present participle of coffer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffering
Verb
  • And perhaps the Nilgiri has something complimentary to say, too, by return of gaze about Bensley’s lovely interiors, which use warm colors and the symbolic palette of Tibetan Buddhism while retaining a quirkiness and insouciance.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, larger total weights like six-carat four-prong studs create a striking presence while retaining timeless simplicity.
    Malana VanTayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • First responders attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Buried alive and seconds of air left — last week, in near-whiteout conditions, an advanced ski run at Palisades Tahoe in Northern California turned into a life-saving mission.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Ukraine claims Russian drone attacks damaged the Druzhba pipeline; Hungary accuses it of deliberately withholding oil to pressure Central European nations.
    Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Priscilla, whose last name CNN is withholding for safety reasons, arrived in the city of Tepic on Saturday.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Scientists believe the ridges formed when ancient groundwater circulated through fractures in the rock, depositing minerals that hardened certain zones.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The company deducts the tax preparation fee from your refund before depositing the remaining balance into your account.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Architect and designer Tomoyuki Sakakida prioritized preserving the theater’s exterior.
    Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Keeping organized, detailed records of every qualified medical expense is essential for preserving this flexibility.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 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
  • But Tesla, which is banking much of its future on robotaxis, wants the DMV to go further.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Across almost two decades of ownership under Roman Abramovich, the club ruthlessly chewed through many of the world’s most famous and successful coaches, banking a steady flow of trophies and pressing the ‘eject’ button at the first sign of failure.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Drain cherries, reserving 3/4 cup of the juice.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Booking direct generally means reserving flights or hotels straight through an airline’s or hotel’s individual website.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Coffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffering. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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