coffered

verb

past tense of coffer
as in set by

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffered
  1. set by
  2. deposited
  3. preserved
  4. withheld
  5. secreted
  6. retained
  7. banked
  8. concealed
Verb
  • That brought the property’s total area to 1,258 acres — just under a key size limit set by state law.
    — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Cohen also said 25% of her department’s contracts have gone to small businesses owned by women or minorities, a goal set by a 2023 state law.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of set by
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  • At one point in the official music video, Rock appears to be bathed in a holy light and raptured up to heaven, only to be deposited back on stage in his Tupac T-shirt fronting a rock band featuring a gospel choir.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • When the quantum of color deposited by the brush diminishes, and grows lighter, its essence as paint applied by brush reveals itself.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of deposited
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  • Many of the original details at the seven-bedroom estate have been preserved.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But wouldn’t any text transcripts generated by a smart home camera or smartwatch count as preserved and reviewable?
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of preserved
Verb
  • Northrop Grumman withheld specific operational details regarding the flight date, duration, altitude, and airspeed.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Baldwin’s trial for involuntary manslaughter was cut short in July 2024, when the judge dismissed the charge after learning that Morrissey had withheld evidence from the defense.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of withheld
Verb
  • In this event, the antibodies can grab onto molecules dangling off the outside of the egg as well as molecules secreted by the egg.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That is until the Secret Service—acting on intelligence about a possible assassination attempt by Iranian proxies—secreted the president off Air Force One on July 8, 2026.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of secreted
Verb
  • Investment banks JPMorgan Chase and Raine Group were retained to assist with the process.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Ultimately, though, Cramer retained the Club's shares because of his trust in the veteran leadership team of CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of retained
Verb
  • The Wildcats thumped Colorado last Saturday in their final game at the makeshift facility, banked along Lake Michigan, that has served as the team’s temporary home for the last two years.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Shortly after leaving Boston, American Airlines Flight 11 to Los Angeles banked south near Albany and raced down the Hudson River Valley.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of banked
Verb
  • Rather than always keeping her baby bumps concealed or camouflaged, the hitmaker embraced bold colors and cutouts that made her belly a focal point.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Frankel also faces investment adviser fraud and false-statement counts over SEC filings that allegedly concealed his conviction and a Finra suspension.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of concealed
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“Coffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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