veneering

verb

Definition of veneeringnext
present participle of veneer
as in varnishing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneering
  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 31-year-old former NFL quarterback is on the fast track after finishing his playing career in the 2022 season.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Como, for instance, qualified at the expense of Milan and Juventus, finishing fourth in Serie A.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of finishing
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  • Most record-breaking perovskite cells in labs rely on spin-coating or wet-chemical solution processing, which doesn’t scale well to large, textured industrial silicon wafers.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bring to room temperature before portioning and coating in cinnamon-sugar.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of coating
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  • For more than five decades, the brand has grown without sanding down the personality that made its original spaces memorable.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Before planting any hibiscus seeds, start by nicking or sanding the seeds using fine-grade sandpaper or the tip of a knife.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanding
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  • Even more specifically, if the Phillies are facing the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series, Game 1 could call for a righty starter.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Grooming remains one of the biggest threats facing children and families, according to Jenkins.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Veneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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