Wondering how to use Lapping in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as overlapping or covering.
Lapping meaning
present participle and gerund of lap
Synonyms of Lapping
Using Lapping
- The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of lap
- Useful related words include: imbrication, overlapping, covering.
- In the example corpus, lapping often appears in combinations such as: lapping up, lapping at, lapping the.
Context around Lapping
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 7 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Lapping
- In this selection, "lapping" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, waves, start, gently, stays, freight and water stand out and add context to how "lapping" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include even if lapping in battles and fireplace flames lapping wood or. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "lapping" sits close to words such as abakaliki, abbasi and abductors, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with lapping
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Frances Lapping, from Yoker, is also a full-time carer for her son David. (14 words)
The lapping water is viewable from benches along an esplanade running the width of the park. (16 words)
And then to your point, just like lapping some of the initial price dilution via taking prices down. (18 words)
The cinematic version of Aïnouz’s home province glistens under the scorching sun of the equator, the sea lapping at the sand while crime is still what a lot of people do to get by: a perfect setting for a vibrant noir. (42 words)
And the assumption that you have shorter comps for Granite launch, they're going well, but just wanted to hear how you guys are feeling about sustaining that 20 plus growth, even if you start lapping those tougher comps. (39 words)
So we're still lapping freight that we were hauling last year that did not fit that we got rid of was a little bit of the softness in the market like all of our peers. (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
And Ohtani is lapping the field in money wagered on, taking 4.5 times more dollars than second-place Rutschman.
And the assumption that you have shorter comps for Granite launch, they're going well, but just wanted to hear how you guys are feeling about sustaining that 20 plus growth, even if you start lapping those tougher comps.
And then to your point, just like lapping some of the initial price dilution via taking prices down.
Behind him the chasing pack were all in attendance as ever, even if lapping in battles of their own.
Get there early enough and you’ll be able to secure a parasol to lounge under as you look out at the turquoise waves gently lapping on the shore.
He’s now back in the building with his own opportunity to scoff Scottish football again while also lapping up the continental dessert at the Champions League table.
If the lapping stays at 0, yes, there would be no new charge, so it would be comparing to a charge last year.
If you’re looking for frosty paths, fresh sea air and tumbling waves lapping the sand to refresh you over Christmas, a walk around makes for a perfect option.
So we're still lapping freight that we were hauling last year that did not fit that we got rid of was a little bit of the softness in the market like all of our peers.
The lapping water is viewable from benches along an esplanade running the width of the park.
We were sceptical whether Beanies caramelised biscuit flavour instant coffee would taste as great as it smells, after lapping up every whiff that hit our nostrils, but we were pleasantly surprised.
With a month remaining in the regular season, Jokić is lapping The Association with 45 kicked-ball violations.
Frances Lapping, from Yoker, is also a full-time carer for her son David.
GloRilla’s “Yeah Glo” has become a viral sensation and her biggest chart hit to date, with fans lapping up the affirmative track.
Its popularity would become a running theme, on social media especially, with players such as Luke Molyneux lapping it up.
It won its final race by lapping the entire field and was found in post-race inspection to be 250 pounds lighter than the minimum weight requirement.
Make Use of a Fireplace: Flames lapping wood (or faux wood in the event of gas-powered fireplaces) can put anyone in a tranquil state of mind.
Motorists driving around Gloucester and Tewkesbury over the weekend saw water-logged fields, cars half-submerged in water, and flood water lapping at the front doors of countless homes.
The cinematic version of Aïnouz’s home province glistens under the scorching sun of the equator, the sea lapping at the sand while crime is still what a lot of people do to get by: a perfect setting for a vibrant noir.
There's nothing quite like a leisurely walk along the seafront before settling down to catch some rays, all while listening to the soothing sound of waves lapping at the shore.
Common combinations with lapping
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- lapping up 12×
- lapping at 9×
- lapping the 5×
- waves lapping 5×
- is lapping 4×
- lapping on 2×
- the lapping 2×
- by lapping 2×
- water lapping 2×
- sea lapping 2×