as in defeat
failure to win a contest
our team's most recent plastering is just plain sad
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as in nailing
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as in smearing
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as in battering
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Recent Examples of plastering
James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
However, licensing rules will still apply for work that involves patching, plastering, lathing or repairing a wall in preparation for a mural, as well as for the use of scaffolding that is fixed to a structure.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
So Sung doubled down on his efforts, sending a more urgent follow-up email and plastering LinkedIn with posts about his internship in a bid to get noticed.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
There are a number of free workshops ranging from clay plastering and crochet to book binding.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The space has proper floors now and will soon have electricity, with plastering to follow.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
There are incredible historical details throughout like original plastering on the wall, antique tiles, vaulted ceiling, and terrazzo floors.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
At 15 years of age, Dilley started his film career with a plastering and construction apprenticeship at the Associated British Picture Corporation, while also studying architecture and building construction at Willesden Technical College.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Constructed in 1927, the building had a significant number of cracks in walls that needed painting and plastering.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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This was strange: the pandemic was still months away, and most of the construction tasks requiring a mask—plastering, insulation—were finished.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
However, licensing rules will still apply for work that involves patching, plastering, lathing or repairing a wall in preparation for a mural, as well as for the use of scaffolding that is fixed to a structure.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
So Sung doubled down on his efforts, sending a more urgent follow-up email and plastering LinkedIn with posts about his internship in a bid to get noticed.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
There are a number of free workshops ranging from clay plastering and crochet to book binding.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The space has proper floors now and will soon have electricity, with plastering to follow.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
There are incredible historical details throughout like original plastering on the wall, antique tiles, vaulted ceiling, and terrazzo floors.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
At 15 years of age, Dilley started his film career with a plastering and construction apprenticeship at the Associated British Picture Corporation, while also studying architecture and building construction at Willesden Technical College.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Constructed in 1927, the building had a significant number of cracks in walls that needed painting and plastering.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastering
Noun
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Less than a month ago, the Lakers squandered double-digit leads against the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic in down-to-the-wire defeats.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Ghalibaf accused Israel of attacking infrastructure to conceal battlefield defeats in an X post.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Two seasons ago, the Cavaliers guard broke their hearts in dramatic fashion by nailing a game-winner from well beyond half court.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the cameras flashed, Zendaya effortlessly transitioned from one position to the next, nailing every pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The pigment lasts all day without smearing.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mullin did not apologize for his remarks and instead accused Paul of smearing his character.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The conflict is battering the world economy, driving up energy and fertilizer prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; destabilizing fragile states; and complicating efforts by central banks to drive down prices for consumers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Israel, meanwhile, appears content to keep battering the Islamic Republic, whatever the downstream consequences, while also mustering a new offensive into southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mia Moore’s running 3-pointer seemingly went through in time to lift the Tigers to a buzzer-beating win over USC in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.—
Pete Iacobelli,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That began just before the break, and Heise's buzzer-beating 3 gave the Cyclones a 31-30 advantage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The action star turned 86 on March 10, nine days before his death, posting a sparring martial arts Instagram video to mark the occasion.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte also has a new record for consecutive sellouts, posting its seventh straight.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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But there is a distinction, Kutwala said, between flying flags from one’s own property and daubing paint across the town.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Wizards played without forward Justin Champagnie, who was suspended one game by the NBA for fighting and escalating an on-court altercation that spilled into the seating area during a loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Donovan learned from his father that consistency was a greater measure of character than any win or loss.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Plastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastering. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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