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noun

Definition of liningnext
as in packing

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lining

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verb

present participle of line
1
as in aligning

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as in surrounding

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Recent Examples of lining
Noun
The liner immediately started peeling, and algae formed at the top of the pool, with pieces of lining floating on top. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Check the fabric for discoloration, tears, and thinning lining, and discard any swimsuits that no longer fit or are damaged. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 People are throwing out spoiled food and lining up for hot meals, according to reports, while searching for laundromats, working Wi-Fi, cleaning wipes and diapers. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 There’s a soft lining for comfort, and the durable synthetic upper can take a beating. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
  1. packing
  2. aligning
  3. surrounding
  4. interlining
  5. filing
  6. enclosing
  7. quilting
  8. placing
Noun
  • Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop comfy travel outfits worth packing, with standout staples starting at just $15.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of packing
Verb
  • For years, aligning marketing and sales has been one of the most persistent priorities in commercial leadership—and one of the hardest to achieve.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Likewise, Nvidia’s purchase of Hugging Face allows the AI chip giant to go on the offensive by further aligning open-source LLM development with the Nvidia ecosystem, while also playing defense by keeping the platform out of competitors’ hands.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of aligning
Verb
  • Other issues surrounding the league — including player safety, the eligibility of transgender players, and the inconsistency of on-court officials — have caused some to question Engelbert’s leadership ability.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Suresh Raut, deputy manager at the Nepal Electricity Authority, who was at the rescue site when the body was discovered, said an 11-man team, including relatives of the missing, has been dispatched to search the surrounding area.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of surrounding
Noun
  • Room darkening or blackout lining will often give you the most structure and, in some cases, an additional interlining is added to improve the tailored look of the drape of the fabric.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • The French interlining firm shared plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 46 percent by 2030, as the nucleus of the plan centers around reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of interlining
Verb
  • For some spouses, however, filing separately may be the preferable choice.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As members of the press were filing into the theater, a representative for A24 handed them notebooks and pens.
    — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • Nearby is The Birth, 2026, a ziggurat partly woven from bags of fertilizer, enclosing a film installation about the assembly of drones, shot in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Like the work of other Palestinian artists of his generation, Mansour’s paintings helped carry the dreams and testimony of his people beyond the walls enclosing Gaza and the West Bank.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of enclosing
Noun
  • There will be kids activities that include vintage games, paper quilting and watching a parade with vintage tractors.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of quilting
Verb
  • Traffic lights were out at about 80 intersections, so city workers were using generators and placing stop signs at those intersections, the statement said.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Hours later, her parents were arrested in Carter County, Tennessee — more than 350 miles away — and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
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