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as in aligning
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That meant cutting off a coat’s emblem on the pocket, buttons and name tags in the lining, then taking what was left to a local funeral home for cremation.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Roll along the interior lining to lift debris without needing to fully wash the bag.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The developer has agreed to communicate regularly with Viamonte Senior Living residents and will be required by the city to install 8-foot-tall fences with a lining meant to contain dust and debris on site.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Once again, the tin lining, having a higher thermal conductivity and lower heat capacity, beat stainless steel, with the Ruffoni Historia heating up and cooling down faster than all other pieces of cookware tested.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That meant cutting off a coat’s emblem on the pocket, buttons and name tags in the lining, then taking what was left to a local funeral home for cremation.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Roll along the interior lining to lift debris without needing to fully wash the bag.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
The developer has agreed to communicate regularly with Viamonte Senior Living residents and will be required by the city to install 8-foot-tall fences with a lining meant to contain dust and debris on site.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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Carville tells Dems to quietly prepare power grab with DC, Puerto Rico statehood and Supreme Court packing.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, the Hungarian people did not take the bait and sent Orbán packing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That means establishing clear guardrails, aligning incentives, and ensuring that both government and industry share responsibility for the risks and outcomes of deploying these systems.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The format gave the performance a digital-first feel, aligning with the YouTube livestream that broadcast the show to a global audience.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Carr expanded the unit last year to include additional prosecutors and investigators serving Augusta and surrounding counties, part of a broader push to target trafficking networks statewide.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Below in the courtyard where the big choppers had been loading, the headlights from the cars and trucks surrounding the parking lot were still on to light the way for the choppers.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 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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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
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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
Verb
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If your houseplant was severely pot-bound with encircling roots, trim the overgrown roots back by one-third.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, Beijing has stepped up military drills near Taiwan, even encircling the island by land, air and sea last year.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Experts have come up with a sophisticated plan to use air cushions to lift the animal onto a tarp, which will be secured to two pontoons and attached to a tugboat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are firm but still super comfortable, making the sectional perfect for lounging.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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