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

This one’s faux-fur trim and lining and cushioned Skechers Memory Foam™ footbed will keep their feet incredibly toasty. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026 The faux-fur lining adds warmth on chilly days, while the cooling memory foam insoles and roomy toe area keep your feet comfortable. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026 Vibrant jade suede is used for the entirety of the Samba’s upper, save for a white leather Three Stripes motif and lining. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Trump has repeatedly insisted that the damage to the Reflecting Pool resulted from intentional vandalism, claiming that vandals cut a gash hundreds of feet long in the pool’s protective lining. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lining

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Noun

The jobs most exposed to robotics tend to be physical, repetitive, and structured, including driving, warehousing, packing, and material handling.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Versatile and sleek, it can be styled countless different ways with the accessories and shoes on your packing list, and it’s stocked in a wide range of sizes from S to 4XL.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of packing

Verb

But as the Iran war squeezes Republicans ahead of the midterms, Democrats are aligning to call for the defense secretary’s ouster or resignation.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The tribes aligning with Kalshi don’t see it as a battle with opposing sides.

— Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 7 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

Corcoran pleaded no contest to filing false documents and fraudulent use of personal ID.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Bailey’s team initially tried knocking Corbett out of the race, with Bailey’s running mate, Aaron Del Mar, co-filing an objection contending his onetime political ally hadn’t collected the 25,000 valid voter signatures to qualify for the ballot.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of filing

Verb

Each petal serves both structural and aesthetic purposes, enclosing a vast central hall that can accommodate up to 2,500 worshippers.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of enclosing

Noun

For artists like Kim Brownell, there’s no need to pick a lane between traditional and modern quilting.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
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

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

Definition of placing

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