plating

noun

Definition of platingnext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of plating The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Unfortunately, once the plating is damaged, cleaning won’t fix it. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 The United States had acquired one of them to secure a strategic supply of nickel for armor plating and aircraft engines during World War II. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 The most family-friendly food hall serving up entertainment for all ages alongside its culinary options is Fabryka Norblina, in a former metal-plating factory. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plating
  1. plate
  2. mail
  3. shield
  4. hull
  5. casing
  6. housing
  7. armor
Noun
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans Mediterranean, with small plates and cocktails to tide you over in between meals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Smith remembers eating Spam three times a day while his father worked odd jobs, including driving a taxi, before eventually scraping together enough money to launch a mail-order hosiery business.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • There could be a time crunch, however, as general election mail ballots would start being printed at the end of August.
    — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of mail
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  • Operating continuously beneath complex sub-river geology of riverbed silt and sand, the shield machine operated without intermediate access shafts.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Digital shield firewall with central computer processor and futuristic motherboard.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • Another tactic is treating ship hulls with special paint that thwarts unwanted hitchhikers from latching on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Dedicated internal storage compartments inside the hull safely hold spent nuclear fuel elements and operational waste throughout the plant’s working life.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of hull
Noun
  • Removing the casing allows engineers to use a much larger fan without making the engine excessively heavy.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • According to the Chicago Tribune, there were more than 60 rifle casings present at the intersection of South Calumet Avenue and 51st Street on Thursday night, as well as police tape across the entrance to the train station.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of casing
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  • After her father died during a stint of temporary housing in Trieste, Italy’s new bordertown, Marisa was sent to live in an orphanage as her mother worked.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But the law in question, from 1971, had been designed to encourage developers to build low- and middle-income housing.
    — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of housing
Noun
  • Its 42mm bronze case reflects the armor and weaponry of the Bronze Age while reinforcing the connection to ancient craftsmanship.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Besides, Damon showing up in full gladiator armor probably isn’t the kind of red carpet Hollywood is looking for.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of armor

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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plating. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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