1
as in aligning
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in surrounding
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lining
Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Meningitis, or inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, occurs in a small percentage of cases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
They’re constructed from durable 100% scrunch leather, with leather lining and a leather outsole.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
Once known for its pirate history, the town now serves as a base for rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining above the canyon.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lining
Noun
In rare cases, mumps can also result in meningitis—inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord—or encephalitis, which is inflammation of the brain itself.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Meningitis, or inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, occurs in a small percentage of cases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
They’re constructed from durable 100% scrunch leather, with leather lining and a leather outsole.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
Once known for its pirate history, the town now serves as a base for rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining above the canyon.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
-
When curating her fashion month packing list, Vergara ensured an elegant slip dress made the cut.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
-
These shoes are also great for travel, as they’re intelligently designed to collapse flat for easy packing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Still, for many people, particularly those with elevated cardiometabolic risk, Planells said aligning meals with the body’s natural sleep–wake cycle may be a simple, low-cost strategy to support heart and metabolic health.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
-
Make sure your surfaces are leveled and that your installer is carefully aligning each sheet.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Not only are the beaches less crowded (but no less beautiful), the surrounding area is also strikingly green and mountainous—especially on the drive in from the airport.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The students were tasked with creating one-off pieces expressing the dynamism of the fabric and the structural qualities of interlinings, in an effort to combine both innovation and vision.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
-
Additionally, our cellular shades can trap air and help maintain interior temperatures, while Roman shades and drapery can be outfitted with a cotton flannel interlining designed to improve insulation and make homes more energy-efficient.—
Orange County Register,
Orange County Register,
30 Mar. 2017
Verb
-
Buyers at Gatherpoint can personalize their homes to their preferences with options for extending patios, lanais and garages, enclosing flex rooms and expanding indoor-outdoor connections with pocketing or zero-corner sliding glass doors.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
-
The implications run much deeper than enclosing a space along Lake Michigan for dogs to roam freely.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The collection spanned knitted jeans and jackets, multi-pocketed constructions and quilting—techniques intended to give denim new illusions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
-
The space — across the street from 5 Points Plaza and Trader Joe’s — invites members of all skill levels in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, doll and teddy bear making, needle felting and painting.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The sprawling Discover campus features a complex of four buildings encircling a large retention pond.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
-
In Houston, service will run inside the Loop, a 38-mile (61-kilometer) highway encircling downtown.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The bench features flip-down drawers that conceal footwear, a removable seat cushion for comfort, and a minimalistic aesthetic that fits with most decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Fluff Them Up Filling is made up of individual fibers, which can be redistributed by fluffing the couch cushions.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
