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as in aligning
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Hundreds reportedly queued for hours to catch a glimpse of the artist, with some lining up from early morning.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
Over time, that irritation erodes the lining, drives inflammation and can change the cells.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
As for the rest of her ensemble, Ciara wore the footwear with a nylon bomber jacket, which featured a bright orange lining, a leather bustier top and an asymmetrical plaid mini skirt.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Now, a team of researchers in China has crossed this barrier by producing a miniature womb on a chip that faithfully recreates how human embryos attach to and burrow into the uterine lining.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Hundreds reportedly queued for hours to catch a glimpse of the artist, with some lining up from early morning.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
Over time, that irritation erodes the lining, drives inflammation and can change the cells.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
As for the rest of her ensemble, Ciara wore the footwear with a nylon bomber jacket, which featured a bright orange lining, a leather bustier top and an asymmetrical plaid mini skirt.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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On the packing front, my plans involve narrowing down my ever-expanding arsenal of travel essentials.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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If luggage isn’t on your wish list, pick up these nifty packing cubes to help optimize your suitcase real estate, along with this clever toiletry bag that even Oprah has raved about.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both favored aligning the city’s efforts with the county’s plan while continuing discussions about a JPA.—
Mathew Miranda
January 13,
Sacbee.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But, amid all the energy surrounding the team’s future, the looming lawsuit against Missouri’s stadium-funding plan has drawn little public attention over the past several weeks.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even more striking, the gas moved in a very orderly and coherent way, with far less random motion than the surrounding stars.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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Details-wise, Johnson is seeing an uptick in adding brass rods, enclosing bookshelves with a textured wallpaper, or adding unique millwork design flourishes that aren’t in a standard Shaker-style.—
Kate Jerde,
Architectural Digest,
28 Dec. 2025
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Identifying a suitable location for a deep geological nuclear facility is as complex as the construction itself, requiring vast, stable rock formations capable of safely enclosing an underground repository.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Each cross-shaped quilting motif opens just so as the choker wraps around the neck, while its reverse gives glimpses of moving parts involved in its construction.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
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In Comfort or Bentley mode, the ride is expectedly genteel, the cabin poshly dressed in two-tone leather and new diamond quilting developed solely for this latest Speed variant.—
Robb Report Contributors,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For two days, Chinese warships and aircraft simulated a blockade of the global chip hub with live-fire exercises encircling the main island, while dozens of rockets struck waters near its northern and eastern ends on Tuesday.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Live-fire activities would take place in five maritime and airspace zones encircling the island on Tuesday, according to information released by the command.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The lightweight, flexible rubber sole makes moving in these Uggs surprisingly easy, while the soft sheepskin insole cushions every step, proving that cozy can be equally comfortable.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Upon opening the door, they’re confronted with the sight of Jimmy shot and sprawled on the cushions next to windows facing the lawn.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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