coffering

verb

present participle of coffer
as in retaining

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffering
  1. retaining
  2. saving
  3. withholding
  4. depositing
  5. preserving
  6. stocking
  7. banking
  8. reserving
Verb
  • More concerning memory problems may involve difficulty retaining new information in the first place, like repeatedly asking a question without remembering the answer.
    — Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Goldman found Koreans in their sixties save more than any other age group, retaining 37% of their income.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of retaining
Verb
  • As a continent keen on saving, consumer confidence remains positive despite stubbornly high inflation.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of saving
Verb
  • Blanche is also confronting growing distrust of the Justice Department among judges, who in multiple cases have accused government lawyers of withholding information or misleading courts.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In December 2019, the House impeached Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress stemming from his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate then-former Vice President Joe Biden while withholding military aid.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of withholding
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  • The color itself lasts all day—depositing flawless color wherever it’s placed.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Covering gray means depositing enough pigment to make white or silver strands disappear into one uniform color.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of depositing
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  • The Charlotte branch of the American Institute of Architects reached out to Digital Realty to work with the developer on preserving the facade.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • By then, missing context is far more expensive than preserving it would have been.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of preserving
Verb
  • Instead of stocking one vaccine, pediatricians would have to stock three different ones and then track the separate shots for each of their patients.
    — Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
Definition of stocking
Verb
  • The Vikings’ defense is banking heavily on defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the scheme’s ability to create chaos and a bevy of young players at all spots.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone who cracks your unlock code can get into nearly every app, from banking to social media and even your email—the keys to the kingdom.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of banking
Verb
  • In an interview with the Daily News last week, though, Mulgrew was more measured in his response, praising Mamdani for personally getting involved in talks and reserving his harshest criticism for city agencies instead of the mayor himself.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • And Breakfast For a more intimate experience, consider reserving one of five rooms inside The Hibiscus House.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserving
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“Coffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffering. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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