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as in aligning
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
This suggests that salt isn’t directly causing damage to the vascular lining but that the real culprit may be the body’s own defense mechanism, the researchers noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan of a red blood cell is just under four months, while skin cells last about a month and those in the intestinal lining exist for just a few days.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Burgundy leather is then applied to the heel counter, while yellow pops on the lining and a pink stripe runs partially through the red sole unit.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Footage included in the clip shows passengers removing the lining of the windows, then taking the glass completely out as intense music plays in the background.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
This suggests that salt isn’t directly causing damage to the vascular lining but that the real culprit may be the body’s own defense mechanism, the researchers noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan of a red blood cell is just under four months, while skin cells last about a month and those in the intestinal lining exist for just a few days.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Burgundy leather is then applied to the heel counter, while yellow pops on the lining and a pink stripe runs partially through the red sole unit.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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Those assessments would then inform the packing used to transport the uranium.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even under the most efficient packing arrangement, there will be gaps between neighboring spheres.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 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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If your houseplant was severely pot-bound with encircling roots, trim the overgrown roots back by one-third.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, Beijing has stepped up military drills near Taiwan, even encircling the island by land, air and sea last year.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
7 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 1 May. 2026.
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