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lining

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verb

present participle of line

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lining
Noun
For example, calcium may protect against colorectal cancer by binding to potentially harmful substances in the gut, like bile acids, preventing them from damaging the gut lining and triggering cancer growth.3 2. Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025 Key Takeaways Wax paper is a wonderful option for lining cake pans or baking dishes, wrapping foods, or keeping kitchen surfaces clean. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025 As a result, breaks in the lining of the retina can occur, and new blood vessels can creep through and scar. Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025 Breast cancer cells can spread to this region and diffuse (spread) through the cavity's lining. Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
Noun
  • Instead of digging through pages of new drops for hours, check out our top 11 picks below to give your packing list a fresh upgrade.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Smil’s book offers some potential solutions, including improvements to food storage, packing, supply chains and pricing models.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • From simplifying complex ideas and boosting engagement to aligning teams and fostering innovation, visual thinking unlocks the potential for clarity, efficiency and creativity.
    Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • While the idea of pursuing a new passion or aligning work with one’s evolving values is inspiring, the practical hurdles faced by career changers often feel insurmountable.
    Maria Alonso, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Church team members will also be bringing fabrics and sewing notions, and church member Mary Jo Longo, 75, will lead a four-session quilting class in Guatemala.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Joann, the place to buy fabric and quilting supplies, will disappear.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In 1968, an American B-52G Stratofortress bomber, carrying four hydrogen bombs, crashed onto the sea ice near Thule after a crew member started a fire by stuffing seat cushions in front of a heating vent.
    Louise Bokkenheuser, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Jokic took his seat for the start of the fourth with a 101-99 cushion.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Everything in this recipe is made with love, from the tomato sauce to the filling which is tenderly wrapped in the softened cabbage leaves.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The high fill power loft indicates that the filling has long-lasting firmness, which can be ensured with proper care.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025

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“Lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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