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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
But the Quill Ballet Sneakers have the same shearling lining and luxe suede finish of the iconic boots, just with a funkier lace-up silhouette. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Food often acts as a buffer, or coat, on the stomach, preventing supplements from irritating the stomach lining. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 18 July 2026 Post reporters visited the Reflecting Pool on June 25 and identified seven locations where the lining — a waterproof membrane that was painted onto the concrete basin — had partially or entirely peeled away. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 While the lining can help a lighter fabric drape with more structure, a fabric that has too much weight won’t hang correctly. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 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
  • Continue reading … TERMINAL TROUBLE – American travelers warned a common packing mistake could lead to prison or hefty fines.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Comfortable walking shoes are an essential part of any well-rounded packing list—and contrary to popular belief, a good pair doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of packing
Verb
  • What matters is aligning your decision with your financial needs, values, and long-term goals.
    — Joel Johnson, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Studies show aligning work with individual chronotypes dramatically improves both productivity and well-being.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of aligning
Verb
  • The first question that comes to mind surrounding the Dolphins deals with quarterback Malik Willis.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Secret Service officials said attendees will face airport-style screening, fewer access points, and restricted surrounding streets.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 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
  • As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • If your full retirement age (FRA) is 67, waiting until then to file will give you about 43% more in your monthly paycheck compared to filing at 62.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • The animal farm had a two-meter-high fence enclosing it, half of it underground.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
  • Always leave one side open and ensure ventilation when enclosing outdoor equipment.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Definition of enclosing
Noun
  • In the bathrooms, the shower basin tiling from Heritage Tile and designed by Landed Interiors is inspired by traditional quilting patterns.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
  • Pursuing Education The benefits of new learning don't stop at quilting and photography.
    — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of quilting
Verb
  • On the morning of July 8, Yahoo Sports reported the NCAA had sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Sorsby, who earlier this year was ruled ineligible after admitting to placing thousands of sports bets during his collegiate playing career.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • By contrast, placing people in permanent supportive housing units costs roughly $80 per person per day, according to Homeless Trust estimates.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of placing

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