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as in aligning
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In a recent demonstration, the team refined the process to bypass the need to remove the dura mater, the brain’s tough outer lining.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
That lining, though not visible, supports the overall structure of the dress.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That earlier work found reduced levels of bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids — molecules that help maintain the gut lining and tamp down inflammation — and a higher relative abundance of bacterial groups tied to inflammatory activity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In a recent demonstration, the team refined the process to bypass the need to remove the dura mater, the brain’s tough outer lining.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
That lining, though not visible, supports the overall structure of the dress.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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To prove out the findings in real biology, Schramma stuck his arm back into the fish tank, nipped more leaves, and snapped microscope images of the cells within to measure Elodea’s actual packing fractions.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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Just add tire chains to your packing list in case of late-season storms.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Verb
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However, with form improving, fixtures aligning, and motivation sky-high, their players could be exactly the kind of bold picks that make all the difference in the closing weeks.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Diamond Recovery Group is committed to national accreditation, consistently meeting and exceeding the standards set by The Joint Commission and aligning with CARF/ASAM frameworks.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Those elements include the air surrounding the instrument, simulated using acoustic wave equations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Drawing on Renaissance design, the goal was to create a romantic atmosphere in which guests are immersed in a scene fit for a work of art, placing them—and the wearable art on their bodies—within the visual tradition of the surrounding pieces.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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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
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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
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These nanoreactors are built as porous shells enclosing an internal cavity that hosts catalytically active nanoparticles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its shape, especially when rendered in the house’s iconic matelassé 3D quilting, gives the bag its richly textured, dimensional appeal.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The upper features criss-crossing straps across the toes and skinner straps encircling the ankle.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Existing storage facilities within Beijing’s Sixth Ring Road—an encircling expressway about 15 to 20 miles from the city center—are limited to storing a maximum of three drones or 10 core components while also being required to undergo police inspections.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Cubs added two more runs in the fourth that gave right-hander Colin Rea a bit of a cushion.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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On Saturdays, when the farmers market is in full swing just across the street, diners sink into velvet cushions amid planters filled with marigolds and butterflies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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