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noun

Definition of liningnext
as in packing

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verb

present participle of line
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as in aligning

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as in surrounding

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Recent Examples of lining
Noun
Full-grain leather, soft mesh lining for breathability, ACS footbed for all day support and more features for comfort and quality. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The sleek leather is elegant enough to justify wearing sneakers to the office — all while offering support with a padded inner lining. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The Zara Zipper Detail Shopper Bag is a super-sized tote made from expensive-looking faux leather with a tan, suede-like lining. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026 Thom Browne’s signature white, red, and blue stripe can be traced along the inside of the earcups, an homage to the Bemberg lining found in its suiting—one that can be spotted when the headphones lay flat along the wearer’s neck. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining
  1. packing
  2. aligning
  3. surrounding
  4. interlining
  5. filing
  6. enclosing
  7. quilting
  8. placing
Noun
  • My usual double-check got lost in the college packing shuffle.
    — Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Richard Uihlein, chief executive of the shipping and packing supplies company Uline, has given the campaign $17 million.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of packing
Verb
  • Bibb claimed the group is also in talks with members of Congress about aligning their agendas.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Horowitz has described getting the product right, then aligning it with the right brand voice and customer experience.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of aligning
Verb
  • The surrounding area has also become increasingly popular among billionaires, and in nearby Palm Beach, security has become part of the draw.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The film follows a protagonist returning to his hometown for the first time in 28 years, drawn back by the mystery surrounding a young artistic prodigy.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of surrounding
Noun
  • Room darkening or blackout lining will often give you the most structure and, in some cases, an additional interlining is added to improve the tailored look of the drape of the fabric.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • The French interlining firm shared plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 46 percent by 2030, as the nucleus of the plan centers around reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of interlining
Verb
  • Known for his exacting, couture-like approach, and an experimental zeal rare among designers at Europe’s largest luxury brands, the Frenchman got his start in fashion by filing, photocopying and cataloguing fabrics at Jean Paul Gaultier.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Examples under laws enforced by the Labor Commissioner include filing certain wage complaints, exercising rights under the Labor Code and raising some workplace health or safety concerns.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • Nearby is The Birth, 2026, a ziggurat partly woven from bags of fertilizer, enclosing a film installation about the assembly of drones, shot in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Like the work of other Palestinian artists of his generation, Mansour’s paintings helped carry the dreams and testimony of his people beyond the walls enclosing Gaza and the West Bank.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of enclosing
Noun
  • And then there’s the use of fibers like raffia, which is turned into clothing using techniques like lace-making, applique and quilting.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And Lafayette 148’s interest in quilting was evident the brand’s geometric denim skirt, jeans and peplum jacket.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of quilting
Verb
  • Escalating insurance premiums and rising bunker fuel expenses are placing additional operational pressure on tanker fleets.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal would also bar courts from placing those sentenced under the provision on probation or suspending their sentences.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
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