A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
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The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
A formal dining room, paneled bar, spacious kitchen with a fireplace, and butler’s pantry make entertaining a breeze.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Cameras stand at either end of the pool and solar paneled lighting stations are spread out on the sidewalk along the pool’s edge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
There was paneled wood around the whole room, which had the exact same vibe as the last courtroom I’d been in—the vibe of ‘this is not a place you want to end up.’
From Slate ● May 12, 2024
The walls are paneled with paper screens lighted from behind.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
