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Recent Examples of plating
By the Second World War, the steel alloys had improved in composition, metal fabrication methods made armor more homogeneous, and the thickness was increased to create much tougher plating.
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David Szondy
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026
Gold plating, after all, is only a thin veneer.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Discoveries made during previous excavations of the wreck site include fragments of utensils, fragments of the external copper plating once attached to the ship's hull and a clay slab that officials say likely helped with some kind of insulation.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
All that said, heavy underpinnings and armor plating cost weight.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
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David Szondy
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026
Gold plating, after all, is only a thin veneer.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Discoveries made during previous excavations of the wreck site include fragments of utensils, fragments of the external copper plating once attached to the ship's hull and a clay slab that officials say likely helped with some kind of insulation.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
All that said, heavy underpinnings and armor plating cost weight.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plating
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The Royals attempted to cut into the Twins’ lead, but right fielder Austin Martin’s two outfield assists led to KC outs at home plate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Once powered on, the telescope points itself by taking a quick image of the sky and matching star patterns against an internal database — a process called plate-solving.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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Reality television personality Spencer Pratt, who was in second place on election night, saw his lead over Raman steadily erode as mail-in ballots postmarked as late as June 2 were counted.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But in California, about a quarter of the electorate returns their mail-in ballots on Election Day, meaning officials don't begin processing millions of votes until then.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The displacement hull, developed with input from Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup team, has also been engineered for optimal hydrogeneration and speed.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Three members of Marshall’s family cracked a bottle of Champagne against the hull of the 746-foot USNS Thurgood Marshall, eliciting cheers at the very moment sunlight broke through the marine layer.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Bullet casings were found scattered about, and two magazines and a box of ammunition that was on a couch immediately beneath the window from where Jennings fired the rifle were also seized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Illinois lawmakers, in the wee hours of June 1, adopted a massive $56 billion budget but otherwise spun their wheels this session, failing to act on major energy and housing legislation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The series’s basic fodder enemies, Wretches, usually come decked with armor, but not in E-Day.—
George Yang,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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Its armor-like outer plates act as a shield, while its spine supports the body from inside, keeping it in a spherical shape.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plating. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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