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as in alining
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as in surrounding
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Recent Examples of lining
Chantelle Lee, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Once ingested, the copepod is digested in the gastrointestinal tract and the larvae emerge and penetrate the lining of the intestines.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But McDermott will occasionally wear a pair of Air Jordans around the building with an unexpected electric orange lining.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The faux leather exterior is sleek and practical for this time of year, while the inside has a thin fleece lining to keep you warm.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Prostaglandins cause uterine contractions during menstruation, which helps shed your uterine lining and can cause cramps.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Once ingested, the copepod is digested in the gastrointestinal tract and the larvae emerge and penetrate the lining of the intestines.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But McDermott will occasionally wear a pair of Air Jordans around the building with an unexpected electric orange lining.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The faux leather exterior is sleek and practical for this time of year, while the inside has a thin fleece lining to keep you warm.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
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Yes, packing cubes can help, but selecting shirts with travel-friendly features will make a big difference in preventing shirts from going unworn and wasting valuable luggage space.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all your cord-cutter needs.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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Technology, then, can help deliver on the VBC promise, bringing up healthcare quality and aligning every decision with the patient's long-term well-being.—
Zameer Rizvi,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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After all, filing delays reflect governance frailty that can be overcome by aligning incentives, ending indifference and defanging incompetence.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hobbies like knitting, sewing and quilting are helping people connect and thrive.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
16 Dec. 2024
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The museum celebrates global folk art and crafts, with exhibits highlighting practices like tea services, beadwork and quilting.—
Freda Moon,
New York Times,
18 July 2024
Noun
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Many items are available off the rack, like certain clothes, bags, cushion covers and scarves.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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To help remove odors, sprinkle the leather and under the cushions with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The outdoorsy feel continues inside, where rounded columns on concrete bases support a pile of timber boxes encircling a courtyard.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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Yoon defended his decision for troops to be deployed at the election commission as other forces were encircling the National Assembly.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Our testers also thought the blanket's fill was relatively thin, but its construction allowed the filling to remain evenly distributed.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Canned beans, for example, might be a low-cost way to make a meal feel a little more filling.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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