liners

noun

plural of liner
as in planes

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Recent Examples of liners However, when using vinyl liners, the seams between the sections of a liner can often be visible. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner is unsightly. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liners
  1. planes
  2. ships
  3. airplanes
  4. aircraft
  5. tankers
  6. tractors
  7. airships
  8. aeroplanes
Noun
  • Two regional officials said Houthi attacks on the Riyadh airport on Thursday damaged three planes.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • As out-of-business Spirit Airlines liquidates, the planes and the landing rights aren’t the only leftovers for sale.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of planes
Noun
  • Attacks on ships transiting the strait have increased since Iran's proposal was rejected.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, Beijing has increased its military pressure on the island, sending warplanes and military ships near it almost daily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ships
Noun
  • The number includes both airplanes and helicopters as well as drones, with the MQ-9 Reaper drone – used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, close air support and combat search and rescue – accounting for more than half of the losses.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Officials say residents in the affected counties should expect to spot low-flying airplanes or helicopters during these times.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of airplanes
Noun
  • The Florida National Guard, the State Emergency Operations Center, State Guard and AT&T Disaster Services are holding aircraft and equipment there, the airport said.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • First developed in the 1950s, this aircraft has an enormous weapon payload capacity and intercontinental range.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of aircraft
Noun
  • There has been very limited demand to book tankers to load oil from ports in the Persian Gulf, a step that would need to happen for shipments from the export installations to happen, shipbrokers and tanker owners said Friday.
    — Alex Longley, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Definition of tankers
Noun
  • The show features displays of vintage tractors and engines along with tractor rides, wagon rides, exhibitors, food, live music and a daily parade.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Definition of tractors
Noun
  • Although its rigid design hearkens back to the gargantuan airships of the early 20th century, Pathfinder 1 is almost completely different from any large airship that has flown before.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Oct. 2023
Definition of airships
Noun
  • No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of aeroplanes

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“Liners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liners. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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