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
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
The printer's advantages include reducing the amount of plastering and post-treatment of walls and reducing water evaporation because of minimized wall surface area, according to the company.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Archaeologists also found amphorae storage jars which were used to ‘quench’ the lime used for plastering as well as to store other tools, from lead weights used to erect a perfectly vertical wall, to iron hoes to prepare mortar and work lime.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
The apartment features walls of different textures and upholsteries, including suede leather and hand plastering.
—Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2022
Internally, the three-story abode has new hardwood windows, traditional limestone plastering and wide-board oak flooring that has been meticulously restored.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2022
In 2019, Sohui Kim and Ben Schneider, the married couple behind the Good Fork, in Red Hook, and Insa, in Gowanus, along with St. John Frizell, of Red Hook’s Fort Defiance, restored them to their former glory, with a fresh plastering of William Morris wallpaper.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2022
Verb
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
The printer's advantages include reducing the amount of plastering and post-treatment of walls and reducing water evaporation because of minimized wall surface area, according to the company.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Archaeologists also found amphorae storage jars which were used to ‘quench’ the lime used for plastering as well as to store other tools, from lead weights used to erect a perfectly vertical wall, to iron hoes to prepare mortar and work lime.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
The apartment features walls of different textures and upholsteries, including suede leather and hand plastering.
—Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2022
Internally, the three-story abode has new hardwood windows, traditional limestone plastering and wide-board oak flooring that has been meticulously restored.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2022
In 2019, Sohui Kim and Ben Schneider, the married couple behind the Good Fork, in Red Hook, and Insa, in Gowanus, along with St. John Frizell, of Red Hook’s Fort Defiance, restored them to their former glory, with a fresh plastering of William Morris wallpaper.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastering
Noun
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A day later, Fenerbahce dismissed Jose Mourinho, in part due to the defeat to Benfica in the Champions League play-offs.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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With Fritz's defeat, there are no American men left in the tournament.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lack of reaction from Valdez after nailing his catcher in the stomach with a 93-mph fastball is rather telling.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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When asked about a crisp white, my server walked me through a couple on the menu, nailing it with a crisp, acidic Alexakis Assyrtiko from the Greek island of Crete.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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According to police, Crow and the woman he’s accused of battering live together and were involved in fight about past relationships.—
John MacLauchlan,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Outer Banks brace for Hurricane Erin Hurricane Erin's higher tides and big waves are battering much of the East Coast.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Admission is free and activities include inflatables, carnival games, coloring and beating.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When beating, whip with vigor using a fork instead of a whisk.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Real Madrid have healthy finances, posting positive results even during the pandemic, and could afford to sign players.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mooney spent the first four years of his career with the Chicago Bears between 2020 and 2023, posting a 1,000-yard campaign as soon as his second season.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Operating losses, management missteps — including a disastrous 2011 Super Bowl ad — and a rapid post-IPO decline in valuation led to the 2013 ouster of Mason as CEO.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many animals have adapted to water scarcity, with seasonal migrations, nocturnal habits and burrowing during the worst of the heat to offset water loss.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before slathering a new moisturizer all over your face, do a quick patch test on your neck or the back of your hand.—
Allure,
Allure,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some Whistle users still aren’t sold on the switch, though, because Tractive devices don’t have all the features that Whistle’s product line has, including the Health 2.0 Smart Device’s efforts to track pets’ licking, scratching, eating, drinking, and sleeping.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
29 July 2025
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Finally, be sure to visit your veterinarian to rule out any physical causes if your dog shows signs of lethargy, spending more time in bed, persistent licking or an unwillingness to walk and play.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Plastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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