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lining

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verb

present participle of line

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lining
Noun
These slip-ons have a chenille knit upper and a fuzzy faux fur lining. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 The feature has an asymmetrical design, with the faux fur lining peeking out from the top, adding a unique touch that sets them apart from other Koolaburra boots. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025 Once inside the urinary tract, bacteria attach to the bladder lining, multiply and trigger inflammation – resulting in the hallmark symptoms of infection. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 Too much caffeine can also irritate your stomach or worsen reflux, which can damage your esophageal lining and even raise your risk of esophageal cancer, Keatley says. Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
  • After 60+ years of traveling, Trudi and Harvey Feinman have become experts in packing and more.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Fill it to the brim, zip it up, then press down on the lid to activate an internal compression system that locks everything tightly in place, giving you up to 25% more packing capacity.
    Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The team envisions this work accelerating the transition from laboratory prototypes to large-scale production, aligning closely with the nation’s carbon peaking and neutrality targets.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Pilot DPPs will debut on the Hugger, Db’s bestselling backpack product range, aligning data models to ESPR requirements.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Yet there's been internal stress due to layoffs, return-to-office mandates and controversy surrounding Microsoft's contracts.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
  • According to The Sacramento Bee's Jason Anderson, a league source said the Kings haven’t engaged the Grizzlies in trade talks amid the recent circumstances surrounding Morant.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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
  • Compared to the popular Cassia Lace Up option, the Cassia Nodo is more of a classic pump style, covering the sides of the foot and enclosing the heel.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Two hundred years later, Slott preserved the historic facade while enclosing the rear of the home in glass to overlook the waterfall that once powered the mill.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The mattress itself consists of layers of organic latex and wool, plus cotton quilting, which unfurl out of the packaging into a supportive sleep surface.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The younger Bannenberg drew elsewhere from his father’s portfolio, taking a famous bow-on shot of Corinthia and introducing the V-shape patterns into the quilting of the leather seats, and across the doors and armrests.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There is a lot of red—99 naval and coast guard vessels, to be precise, completely encircling Taiwan during PLA exercises last December.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The vents encircling the stand’s rounded top handle cooling.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The plush polyester is soft to the touch, adding a cozy layer of cushion to any mattress.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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