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noun

Definition of liningnext
as in packing

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verb

present participle of line
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as in aligning

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as in surrounding

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Recent Examples of lining
Noun
Spot-clean any stains on the lining by dabbing with a cleaning cloth and mild laundry detergent. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 Features include genuine leather handles, waterproof lining, jute and more. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Once the outer lining tears, the testicle can bleed internally while also bleeding into the scrotum. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026 The shoes are made in Portugal and feature terry cloth lining, along with a memory foam insole. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
  1. packing
  2. aligning
  3. surrounding
  4. interlining
  5. filing
  6. enclosing
  7. quilting
  8. placing
Noun
  • Continue reading … TERMINAL TROUBLE – American travelers warned a common packing mistake could lead to prison or hefty fines.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Comfortable walking shoes are an essential part of any well-rounded packing list—and contrary to popular belief, a good pair doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of packing
Verb
  • After being abandoned by his fellow MFTs on SmackDown, Solo Sikoa switched up on his entire bloodline by aligning himself with LA Knight and newcomer Royce Keys.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The transcontinental railroad would help secure California and its plentiful resources for the Union while also aligning with the country’s embrace of Manifest Destiny — the idea that the United States had a right to grow westward.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of aligning
Verb
  • Research among American surgeons has shown that work-home conflict is strongly associated with burnout and emotional distress​, suggesting that the conflict surrounding demanding schedules may be more consequential than the schedules themselves.
    — Alexandra Kharazi, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Progressive Democratic politicians have won major electoral victories across the country in recent months amid growing frustrations surrounding inequality, affordability and potential threats to job security posed by artificial intelligence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of surrounding
Noun
  • Room darkening or blackout lining will often give you the most structure and, in some cases, an additional interlining is added to improve the tailored look of the drape of the fabric.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • The French interlining firm shared plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 46 percent by 2030, as the nucleus of the plan centers around reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of interlining
Verb
  • As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • If your full retirement age (FRA) is 67, waiting until then to file will give you about 43% more in your monthly paycheck compared to filing at 62.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • The animal farm had a two-meter-high fence enclosing it, half of it underground.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
  • Always leave one side open and ensure ventilation when enclosing outdoor equipment.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Definition of enclosing
Noun
  • Try pottery, woodworking, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, jewelry making, or even floral arranging.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • While Ma handled the quilting and Pa the whittling, the girls often made crowns from wildflowers, dolls from cloth or paper, and homemade garlands for the holidays.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
Definition of quilting
Verb
  • As part of the exemption, NHTSA is placing additional reporting requirements on Zoox for issues such as crashes or stopping inappropriately on roads, and the regulatory agency will adjust the conditions based on how the vehicles behave.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026
  • The Dolphins entered camp with a young and relatively inexperienced group of edge rushers, placing the Michigan product in the unusual position of being asked to help lead others while still fighting to reestablish himself.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of placing

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