as in direct
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
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Recent Examples of linear
How and why the Great North Run has remained and remains relevant is not linear or straightforward.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The answers, however, are often too abstract to build a linear plot around.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The ability to guide and manipulate THz light waves at the nanoscale also opens new possibilities in non-linear optics, where light interacts with itself in unusual ways, enabling the development of powerful sensors and new computing technologies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
All 500-year-old vampires will be able to watch Talamasca on their television sets in linear fashion on AMC.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The answers, however, are often too abstract to build a linear plot around.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The ability to guide and manipulate THz light waves at the nanoscale also opens new possibilities in non-linear optics, where light interacts with itself in unusual ways, enabling the development of powerful sensors and new computing technologies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
All 500-year-old vampires will be able to watch Talamasca on their television sets in linear fashion on AMC.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hawaii's main islands have seen occasional direct landfalls from hurricanes and tropical storms over the years, including along some of its western islands.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lopes followed that setback with five straight wins.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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At a joint appearance after a leadership meeting on Thursday, Schumer framed the dispute as a straightforward test over health care.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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