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lining

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verb

present participle of line

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Recent Examples of lining
Noun
Hadid wore a vintage brown coat with furry cuffs and a matching cozy lining—so far, so sensible. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026 Out of many cool dog sweatshirt options, this Spark Paws Dog Hoodie comes in several stylish designs and has a comfortable fleece inner lining for the best in cuteness and warmth. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025 Make Pet Paw Wipes When your dogs and cats get their paws dirty, Toner recommends using the inner lining of the denim as paw wipes. Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 The Monogram appears on detachable name tags and a jacquard inner lining of the bags. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 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 continent’s flagship tournament will move to this new rhythm from 2028, aligning with European football calendars, after years of lobbying from Western club managers who complained their top African players were unavailable during AFCON season.
    Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Kim has also boosted his diplomatic credentials by aligning with Russia over its war in Ukraine and tightening relations with China.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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 9 Jan. 2026.

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