matting

Definition of mattingnext
present participle of mat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matting
Verb
  • Display dimming and other features Many buyers prefer digital wall clocks that can dim or that include otherwise modifiable displays.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t Forget the Light Fixtures Bugs and dust accumulate around porch lighting, dimming the glow over time.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But Miss Manners fears this might be the reason the poor lady is trying to get a head start — to prevent everyone from crowding her kitchen and breaking her china.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
  • The measures were approved unanimously by Capri’s city council as part of a broader effort to manage surging visitor numbers and reduce crowding during peak travel months, Travel Noire reported.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, Button says under cabinet task lighting can often instantly improve a space, and pot lights are great for brightening up dull areas—especially any prep stations.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Aside from brightening a space, increasing natural light can improve your mood, energy, and sleep patterns.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Cyrus has been subtly lightening her naturally brunette color over the last year, fueling rumors of a Hannah Montana reunion before the special was confirmed.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.
    Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Some of the recent videos show the runners bumping into security guards and shoving past church staff, then leaving after being cornered and told to get off the property.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Reus scored the winner on a PK after a foul on Sam Junqua for shoving Elijah Wynder in the back on a corner kick.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • She was also reportedly seen bleaching the inside of her car.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Once in a while, black flats compress the space, framing a single character’s face, bathed in a bleaching white light, as if their vulnerabilities were being scanned by an MRI.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Despite squashing his beef with his former crew, Bam Margera will not be back for new stunts, but there will be archival footage of him and Ryan Dunn.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Here’s to the people who strive and persevere and realize their dreams, without squashing the dignity of others.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • What’s the best teeth whitening toothpaste to buy?
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The best use of baking soda for stain removal is as a whitening agent to brighten dingy white or light-colored clothes or household goods.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matting. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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