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as in aligning
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Several shoppers shouted out the classy-looking, high-quality lining.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The aluminum lining also makes cleanup easy—just wipe it down—and helps guard against bacteria and germs.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
These are open sores that form in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The former is caused by bacteria that infects the protective lining of the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to inflammation.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Several shoppers shouted out the classy-looking, high-quality lining.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The aluminum lining also makes cleanup easy—just wipe it down—and helps guard against bacteria and germs.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
These are open sores that form in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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This travel humidifier uses a standard water bottle as its reservoir, which cuts down on its weight to make packing easier.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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This comprehensive travel system includes three packing cubes and a 17-inch laptop sleeve to organize all your belongings.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said the outcomes so far show that the courts, state legislatures and foreign governments are now aligning to reshape Silicon Valley.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Expansion is energized by Venus and Chiron aligning, nudging you to choose growth over perfection in an expanding field.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Add it to the growing canvases of her daughters playing at the sea, climbing the rocks, placing their tiny hands in the crevices of the walls surrounding the house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other Republicans, however, have pointed more directly to the sequence of events surrounding Carr and the Colbert interview as a contributing factor.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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On top lies the picotage technique as well as a pattern of overlapping black circles, that is both enclosing and creating space while also keeping out.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Old cotton bed sheets are a perfect fabric for quilting, as the soft texture and charming designs work beautifully in creating cozy, handmade pieces.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The quilt features ultra-cool fabric on both sides that helps keep night sweats at bay by absorbing body heat, and boxed quilting to prevent clumping.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Our beautiful encircling topography of mountains and hills is a bowl ready-made by ancient plate tectonics to be filled with smoke and smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Spread over a handful of buildings encircling the central courtyard, Aleenta Retreat's 44 rooms range from spacious deluxe rooms with lounge-y balconies to two-story residences with two bedrooms and a small private courtyard with a plunge pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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DiNapoli estimates the 2025 bonuses will generate $199 million more in state income tax revenue and $91 million more for the city compared with last year—a critical cushion as federal funding grows uncertain.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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