veneering

verb

Definition of veneeringnext
present participle of veneer
as in varnishing

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  1. varnishing
  2. finishing
  3. coating
  4. sanding
  5. facing
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  • Like most ’80s metal heroes who briefly lost their way in the late ’90s, Megadeth have spent the 21st century varnishing their legacy with what’s tried and true, delivering eight LPs since 2001 that all basically sound the same.
    — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of varnishing
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  • In 2025, Journalism came closest, finishing second to Sovereignty by 1½ lengths at the Derby before winning in Baltimore.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But Haugset, sensing the danger, stood on her pedals to stay ahead and managed to increase her lead again, finishing 1 minute 24 seconds ahead of Kopecky.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of finishing
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  • But soon after a contractor completed work on a protective blue liner, and the pool was refilled, there were reports of coating floating at the surface.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • May 12, 2026 – After additional rain delays on May 10 - 11, coating product spraying continues.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of coating
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  • The rooms All Volcanoes lodges are hand-built and use no machinery (apart from sanding) by their team of builders, carpenters, welders, and fundi/artisans, from the papyrus roof to the bedside lamps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Prep the Wood Prep the wood for stain by stripping and sanding any existing paint, coating, or sealant that could hinder the stain’s penetration.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Definition of sanding
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  • Although customer-facing data wasn’t breached, the incidents raised fresh concerns over cybersecurity.
    — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Between the two canal-facing wings, a gorgeous garden is the perfect venue for aperitivi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
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