down the line

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phrase

1

: all the way : fully

supported him right down the line

2

: in the future

planning some further changes down the line

problems that might occur a few years down the line

down-the-line

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adjective

ˈdau̇n-ṯẖə-ˈlīn 

: complete

a down-the-line union supporter

Synonyms of down the line

Adjective

• staunch
• steadfast
• loyal
• true
• good
• faithful
• devout

Examples of down the line in a Sentence

Adjective

a down-the-line supporter of the Republican Party

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

There’s also Brayan Bello to consider and somewhere down the line Garrett Crochet, even though there’s the possibility the ace doesn’t pitch again this season. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

These moves were about money — in the short-term, and down the line. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Adjective

While down-the-line voting has often scored huge, the 2026 Emmys may shake up the usual tradition. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 24 July 2026

Instead of the same wider down-the-line shots, the network showed tighter solo shots of select players, including Stephon Castle, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, as well as both head coaches. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for down the line

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline