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as in aligning
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In a recent demonstration, the team refined the process to bypass the need to remove the dura mater, the brain’s tough outer lining.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
That lining, though not visible, supports the overall structure of the dress.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That earlier work found reduced levels of bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids — molecules that help maintain the gut lining and tamp down inflammation — and a higher relative abundance of bacterial groups tied to inflammatory activity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In a recent demonstration, the team refined the process to bypass the need to remove the dura mater, the brain’s tough outer lining.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
That lining, though not visible, supports the overall structure of the dress.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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Every single section can be divided into a packing cube.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just think of packing your personal items away as the first step checked off of your packing to-do list!—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mercedes Kilmer, daughter of the late Val Kilmer, is aligning herself with the former camp.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead of delivering isolated creative assets, the company focuses on aligning strategy and execution so that each initiative contributes to a broader business goal.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 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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Around a pair of chairs or a bistro table, this layered approach creates the sense of a garden enclosing the seating, not simply decorating it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The plan would require enclosing an irrigation canal.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its shape, especially when rendered in the house’s iconic matelassé 3D quilting, gives the bag its richly textured, dimensional appeal.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Existing storage facilities within Beijing’s Sixth Ring Road—an encircling expressway about 15 to 20 miles from the city center—are limited to storing a maximum of three drones or 10 core components while also being required to undergo police inspections.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Curve around the city on the Trout Run Trail, an 11-mile asphalt loop encircling the historic downtown.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our predicament was worsened by the motor-laden, vertically floating canoe that offered little support and would not be blown or pushed ashore, and by the loss of untethered life cushions and the lack of life jackets.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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