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as in alining
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Here, the lining cells sense an invader and release alarms, chemical signals that draw in immune cells and generate oxidative stress.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Florida weathered a bad outbreak of meningococcal disease, a type of fast-moving bacterial infection that can become fatal after entering the bloodstream or the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
—Jamie Ducharme, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Largely slithering through swamps, wetlands and drainage ditches in Western Tennessee, the Cottonmouth is so named for the white, puffy lining of its mouth.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
And yet, to extend the analogy further, Trump is not flat-lining.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Here, the lining cells sense an invader and release alarms, chemical signals that draw in immune cells and generate oxidative stress.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Florida weathered a bad outbreak of meningococcal disease, a type of fast-moving bacterial infection that can become fatal after entering the bloodstream or the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
—Jamie Ducharme, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Largely slithering through swamps, wetlands and drainage ditches in Western Tennessee, the Cottonmouth is so named for the white, puffy lining of its mouth.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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This 35-liter backpack can expand by nearly two inches, and increases its packing space by an additional 5 liters.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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That means creative packing, while also keeping things as lightweight as possible to stay mobile.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond his public accusations, Ray J has often tied the controversy surrounding his past with Kardashian to deeper personal harm.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The area surrounding the cave is a forest of small hardwood trees and shrubs, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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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Frequent worshippers also lean heavily toward the GOP, with 62 percent of Americans who attend religious services monthly or more aligning with Republicans, according to Pew Research.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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As Big Ten rivals Michigan and then Ohio State won national titles, Penn State was still getting its NIL house in order, consolidating its funding, streamlining its operations, aligning its power players and making Happy Valley an appealing and lucrative place for top talent to come — and stay.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two big deck houses were erected enclosing bunks for 30, a galley and a ladies’ lounge.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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In December 1967, eleven years before The Sweet Dove Died was published, Barbara Pym wrote to Philip Larkin, enclosing her first draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hephatha Lutheran Church is planning a fabric and quilting material sale as a fundraiser this month.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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With her residency, which runs through December, DeLaVara is exploring the legacy of African American quilting with contemporary painting and fiber art.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The seats also contribute to the sense of verticality, with manual operation no less, but provide enough bolstering and cushion for daily life and long trips off-road alike.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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Grand Patio Outdoor Bean Bag Chair Get super comfy with this elevated outdoor beanbag chair, which features a sturdy steel frame and cloud-like cushions that are perfect for napping, reading, or suntanning.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The designs feature a star with water and green hills; a whale in water with a white bird underneath; and three turkey feathers encircling a chickadee.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the image from 1984, Prow Knob is almost entirely surrounded by the Alsek Glacier, but by 1999, the glacier had retreated, encircling only half of the mountain.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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