LINING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

lining 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lining

as in packing

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lining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of line

as in aligning

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as in surrounding

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Recent Examples of lining

Noun

Check the fabric for discoloration, tears, and thinning lining, and discard any swimsuits that no longer fit or are damaged. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 People are throwing out spoiled food and lining up for hot meals, according to reports, while searching for laundromats, working Wi-Fi, cleaning wipes and diapers. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 There’s a soft lining for comfort, and the durable synthetic upper can take a beating. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 It’s made from pebbled leather that feels soft to the touch and finished with a suede-like lining for a luxe look inside and out. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lining

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Noun

This saves you a ton of energy during the packing process, says Olivia Hyde, an account director who has moved almost every year of her life, including four times within New York City.

— Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
Plus, the multi-section design allows for the Talo to by easily disassembled for packing or storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of packing

Verb

Hugging Face, a vital community for millions of AI models and datasets, will likely lose its vendor independence, aligning with Nvidia's ecosystem.

— Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
By aligning product features with everyday routines, FIT KING aims to offer options that may be practical for at-home recovery.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of aligning

Verb

The market is attempting to judge how long high capital expenditures and elevated valuations surrounding AI can be sustained.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
So surrounding Antetokounmpo with shooting was the smart strategy, because the data suggests offenses play at well above-average levels when the two-time MVP is paired with elite shooting.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 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

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
Homes can be visually inspected for compliance from the outside, and enclosing the ground level area for living space after the home is constructed and approved for occupancy would draw a reverse work order.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclosing

Noun

These days, hands-on, old-fashioned activities like knitting, crocheting, gardening, and quilting appear are having a moment among younger adults like me.

— Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Bill enjoys building furniture while Karen stains and paints the pieces, in addition to quilting and gardening.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of quilting

Verb

At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
The Kennedy Center's board has voted to credit Trump for a pending renovation project by placing his name on the building and grounds.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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