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noun

Definition of liningnext
as in packing

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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
As for the strap, the model comes equipped with a gray saffiano calf leather iteration, complete with beige calf leather lining. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 After years of dragging friends through intense physical activities—zip-lining, gymnastics, pole, and even aerial skills—a game show felt like a lighter option, something everyone could enjoy. — Chanté Joseph, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 His cause of death was determined to be an aortic dissection, a rare but life-threatening condition in which a tear occurs in the inner lining of the aorta, the body’s main artery that delivers blood away from the heart, per Cleveland Clinic. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 Doctors have long relied primarily on transvaginal ultrasounds to examine the thickness of the uterine lining for abnormalities, as well as on endometrial tissue biopsies to determine whether cancer or precancerous changes are present. — Margaret Hetherman, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 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
  • That means choosing pieces that do double duty and small travel accessories that solve real packing problems.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
  • He had been subbed out for Cayden Boozer seconds before the deflection and the devastating 35-foot dagger from Braylon Mullins that sent the Blue Devils packing and UConn back to the Final Four.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of packing
Verb
  • On a lesser show, Lee would have thrown Dale a meaningful look, baffled that the material world was aligning with the woo-woo.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But as Cathy moves through life and eventually into her role as a brothel owner (when she is known as Kate), makeup becomes increasingly accessible, aligning with her character arc.
    — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of aligning
Verb
  • The core plasma must stay searingly hot for atomic nuclei to fuse, but the surrounding chamber walls must stay cool enough to avoid structural failure.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Mike Katinsky, an ACLU volunteer election monitor, said the attention surrounding Fulton County's election operations may have contributed to efforts to maintain transparency.
    — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 Nov. 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
  • The same month, OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens after state attorneys general launched an investigation into the company's safety practices, with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, filing a lawsuit in June.
    — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout Election Day, and into the night, The New Yorker will provide live updates on election results, with reporters filing dispatches from battleground states nationwide and columnists offering fresh analysis as votes start to come in.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • The attack is not so much a matter of precision as enclosing an area—hopefully a space that the fly is within when her jaws slap shut.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Each petal serves both structural and aesthetic purposes, enclosing a vast central hall that can accommodate up to 2,500 worshippers.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclosing
Noun
  • Traditional liners add warmth without the bulk of a heavier coat, and many feature the distinctive curved stitching known as onion quilting, a detail that still shows up in current outerwear.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Liner jackets, known for their lightweight construction and distinctive quilting, have made their way from military surplus stores into modern wardrobes and designer collections.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of quilting
Verb
  • The measure speeds permitting approval under the California Environmental Quality Act by placing deadlines on government agencies to issue or deny permits within a year.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Jackson took over the Democratic nomination in late July, after placing third in the Democratic primary for governor.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of placing

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