LINING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

lining 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lining

as in packing

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lining

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verb

present participle of line

as in aligning

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as in surrounding

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Noun

The cabin of the two-door uses a natural leather tone influenced by Louis Vuitton’s VVT leather, with yellow saddle stitching, Monogram Flower ventilation eyelets and diamond-pattern embossing meant to recall the malletage lining of Vuitton trunks. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Women with an intact uterus generally need a progestogen along with estrogen to protect the uterine lining. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Below, a makeup pro shares advice on understanding the difference between lip contouring and lip lining, as well as tips for mastering each. — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Despite their leather uppers, the shoes are cool and breathable because they’re made with a soft canvas lining that’s light on the feet and helps with airflow. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lining

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Noun

Plus, the multi-section design allows for the Talo to by easily disassembled for packing or storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Here are the essentials to pack for your Alaska cruise that cure common packing mistakes.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of packing

Verb

Jake embodies that spirit, always striving to deliver and exceed expectations, perfectly aligning with the goals of Insomniac.

— Lisa Kocay, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Such a change would require aligning incentives with a substantially different economic goal from the one officials and institutions at all levels have been accustomed to pursuing over the last two decades.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of aligning

Verb

Excitement surrounding the new season is slowly growing among the West Ham United fanbase, but there are lingering issues that remain hard to ignore.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Israeli warplanes also targeted a teacher’s training college and a religious building in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, around 10 miles east of Ansar, with further strikes reported in the surrounding area.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 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 the overtime tax break, eligible workers can deduct a portion — up to $12,500 for single tax filers or $25,000 for married couples filing jointly — of qualifying overtime on their tax return.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
The public hearing was held amid some backlash against the rollout, which has sparked confusion and has had some homeowners filing legal challenges.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of filing

Verb

Homes can be visually inspected for compliance from the outside, and enclosing the ground level area for living space after the home is constructed and approved for occupancy would draw a reverse work order.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Soon after, more people gathered, standing behind the sad but necessary fence enclosing the resilient tree, out of respect, curiosity or simple gawking.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclosing

Noun

Her brand is characterized by voluminous designs featuring intricate handmade details, airy layers, and techniques such as quilting and smocking in dresses, sweeping skirts, and peplum tops.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Learn about beading, applique, bagmaking, motion quilting, silk painting and more.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of quilting

Verb

Burry is putting his money where his mouth is, placing bearish bets against some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom, including Nvidia, and others that are positioned against the broader semiconductor sector.

— Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
If the proposal moves forward, county commissioners would first need to approve placing the measure on the ballot.

— Noah Daly August 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026

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