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as in alining
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Grrlscientist, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Velvet lining inside the Luxtreme headband prevents slippage and damage to hair throughout errands, gym workouts, and skincare rituals, and its soft, flat seams give hours of wear with zero discomfort.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
Colorectal cancer starts with small clumps of cells called polyps, a type of tissue growth that develops on the inner lining of the colon or rectum.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Plus, the interior lining is easily cleaned with soap and water—meaning, no stress for cosmetics spills.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This suggests that exposure of birds’ eggs to insecticides in pet fur nest linings can lead to mortality and lower reproductive success.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Velvet lining inside the Luxtreme headband prevents slippage and damage to hair throughout errands, gym workouts, and skincare rituals, and its soft, flat seams give hours of wear with zero discomfort.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
Colorectal cancer starts with small clumps of cells called polyps, a type of tissue growth that develops on the inner lining of the colon or rectum.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Plus, the interior lining is easily cleaned with soap and water—meaning, no stress for cosmetics spills.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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Keep scrolling to see what else should be on your camping packing list.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Voigt now has a pre-flight routine that includes wearing protective layers and packing essentials to guard against worst-case scenarios.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The students were tasked with creating one-off pieces expressing the dynamism of the fabric and the structural qualities of interlinings, in an effort to combine both innovation and vision.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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Additionally, our cellular shades can trap air and help maintain interior temperatures, while Roman shades and drapery can be outfitted with a cotton flannel interlining designed to improve insulation and make homes more energy-efficient.—
Orange County Register,
Orange County Register,
30 Mar. 2017
Verb
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Instead of aiming for authenticity, professionals should focus on presenting their best selves, balancing honesty with professionalism, fostering strong workplace relationships and aligning behavior with career goals.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The index’s rapid decline from the $570 resistance zone has exceeded our initial $540 target, and the technical setup now points to further downside towards $470 and $430, aligning with historical support levels from early 2023 and late 2022.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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They were inspired by American quilting history, including Black traditions going back to slavery that were their own form of storytelling and expression.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The artist explained that the pattern of her dress reminded her of an enduring cultural tradition: quilting.—
Kaila Philo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Regular vacuuming and spot-cleaning between deep washes will help preserve outdoor cushions, says Barnard. 5.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Notably, JPMorgan has added nearly half a billion dollars to its financial cushion, preparing for losses from customers who won’t be able to pay credit card debts and loans.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One audience member, a lifelong resident, commented that funnelling fleeing motorists into a single highway encircling the lake would be dangerous.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The flower has a row of large outer petals (guard petals) encircling a center of petalodes or small, narrow yellow inner petals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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