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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  • The Chargers made the playoffs a year ago with an 11-5 record, finishing second in the AFC West.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Benita Sills is senior editor and Fred Arelaro is finishing editor.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of finishing
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  • Electron beams replace ovens Ateios says the process enables coating speeds of 30 meters per minute across a 300-millimeter-wide web.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Locals and government officials were clearing debris and shoveling thick mud coating much of the town.
    — Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of coating
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  • Brush everything with an egg wash and top cutouts with sanding sugar.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The roughly 7,300-square-foot residence has been adapted for contemporary living without completely sanding away what came before.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanding
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  • Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • City Hall said Monday's announcement came in response to the retirement of an officer facing internal disciplinary charges over the death of 19-year-old Win Rozario, who was fatally shot by officers in 2024 during a mental health crisis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
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