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as in aligning
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Its machine-washable zip-out lining also makes the bag a breeze to clean.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Cold weather calls for this faux fur lining, a removable and machine washable insole with arch support (great for victims of plantar fasciitis) alongside top-grade materials like sheepskin and suede for a winter slipper worth investing in.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The bag is a yet unreleased style, which features a hobo bag-style shape and a rich, burgundy lining.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
One hot summer day, to keep the temperature of the freezer down, Schaefer dumped a bunch of dry ice in, and millions of tiny ice crystals formed on the black velvet lining.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Its machine-washable zip-out lining also makes the bag a breeze to clean.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Cold weather calls for this faux fur lining, a removable and machine washable insole with arch support (great for victims of plantar fasciitis) alongside top-grade materials like sheepskin and suede for a winter slipper worth investing in.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The bag is a yet unreleased style, which features a hobo bag-style shape and a rich, burgundy lining.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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Compression packing cubes are helpful for a number of reasons, but moving swiftly through security is one of the best.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Employees who view themselves as long-term stakeholders often bring a different level of attention to the details of a move, from protective packing to careful transportation and final placement inside the new home.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the greatest success, fine-tune your seeding times to match the specific turf type, aligning these to local environmental conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a candidate who built her career on a progressive, people-first brand, aligning with an organization that has stood against one of the most urgent humanitarian demands of our time is not a minor inconsistency.—
Caleb W Crowder,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There was no immediate word on the circumstances surrounding the vehicle driving off the pier.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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By continuously collecting and processing electromagnetic data, the system generated a detailed understanding of the surrounding signal environment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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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On top lies the picotage technique as well as a pattern of overlapping black circles, that is both enclosing and creating space while also keeping out.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buyers at Gatherpoint can personalize their homes to their preferences with options for extending patios, lanais and garages, enclosing flex rooms and expanding indoor-outdoor connections with pocketing or zero-corner sliding glass doors.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Old cotton bed sheets are a perfect fabric for quilting, as the soft texture and charming designs work beautifully in creating cozy, handmade pieces.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The quilt features ultra-cool fabric on both sides that helps keep night sweats at bay by absorbing body heat, and boxed quilting to prevent clumping.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Soon, that quarter-mile area encircling the Rockridge BART Station may be forced to welcome apartment complexes as tall as 75 feet, or roughly seven stories — more than double the 35-foot limit that the city currently allows.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The sprawling Discover campus features a complex of four buildings encircling a large retention pond.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the retailer with relatively low prices, whose customers often have the least cushion to absorb higher gasoline prices, gave forecasts for revenue this upcoming year that indicated a potential slowdown in growth.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Green dining chairs and gray cushions function as tranquil finishing touches.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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