1
a
: a list of players taking part in a game (as of baseball)
the starting lineup
b
: the players on such a list
2
a
: an alignment (as in entertainment or politics) of persons or things having a common purpose, distinction, or bond
the show's star-studded lineup
b
: line sense 11
the new lineup of fall fashions
c
: a television programming schedule
tonight's lineup of programs
3
: a line of persons arranged especially for inspection or for identification by police
was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup
lined up; lining up; lines up
1
: to assume an orderly linear arrangement
line up for inspection
2
: to align oneself
he lined up with the liberals against the bill
Examples of lineup in a Sentence
Noun
The team has a powerful lineup.
The networks all had different lineups for the new season.
She was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup.
Recent Examples on the Web
Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2024
The rest of the lineup included acts such as Blur, Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, J Balvin, and Grimes.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2024
One of the first Teva sandals was the Original Universal — which is still popular today — but everything from hiking sneakers to puffy slip-ons are now part of the brand's lineup.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The Hornets can use Mann in a variety of lineup combinations with Ball eventually to see what kind of pressure that puts on the defense.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Credit that to the current country music boom and to a stellar lineup put together by Stacy Vee, EVP of festival talent for Goldenvoice, the promoter behind Coachella and Stagecoach.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
However, in my opinion, there wasn’t a need for frequent three-guard lineups and playing an underutilized player such as Jackson-Davis or even Moses Moody could have won the Warriors a couple of games.
—Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
Led by a dynamic starting lineup of Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics posted the NBA’s top offensive rating and second-best defensive rating this regular season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
The concert dates and artist lineups were announced in February by the festival’s organizers, ENT Legends.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
In addition to the $80 million in bonds, the Music Hall expansion would be funded with $45 million in private financing, which is already lined up.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Who wouldn’t line up to see the last-and-final effort of a beloved filmmaker?
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
United is the second U.S. airline that has been lined up to get a Boeing repayment.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Travis Kelce, fast approaching his first anniversary with Taylor Swift, has a new gig lined up.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of people lined up early Saturday morning in hopes of getting help with their taxes before the Monday deadline, but were blindsided as the office abruptly closed due to a fight between two people waiting in line.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
The Times will also have reporters and freelancers lining up overnight to secure seats in overflow rooms, where reporters watch the proceedings on monitors.
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Things line up even better the following week, when both the softball and baseball teams play at home.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
Summer music festival season rolls on today (April 23) with lineup announcements for San Francisco’s Outside Lands and the inaugural South Star Festival in Huntsville, Al.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2024
The rest of the lineup included acts such as Blur, Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, J Balvin, and Grimes.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2024
One of the first Teva sandals was the Original Universal — which is still popular today — but everything from hiking sneakers to puffy slip-ons are now part of the brand's lineup.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The Hornets can use Mann in a variety of lineup combinations with Ball eventually to see what kind of pressure that puts on the defense.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Credit that to the current country music boom and to a stellar lineup put together by Stacy Vee, EVP of festival talent for Goldenvoice, the promoter behind Coachella and Stagecoach.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
However, in my opinion, there wasn’t a need for frequent three-guard lineups and playing an underutilized player such as Jackson-Davis or even Moses Moody could have won the Warriors a couple of games.
—Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
Led by a dynamic starting lineup of Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics posted the NBA’s top offensive rating and second-best defensive rating this regular season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
The concert dates and artist lineups were announced in February by the festival’s organizers, ENT Legends.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
Verb
For the benefit of those who line up early, 13-year-old alt-pop singer Piper Connelly will be doing an acoustic set outside from 6-7 a.m.
Details: 2990 N. Alma School Road, Suite 5, Chandler.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
In addition to the $80 million in bonds, the Music Hall expansion would be funded with $45 million in private financing, which is already lined up.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Who wouldn’t line up to see the last-and-final effort of a beloved filmmaker?
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
United is the second U.S. airline that has been lined up to get a Boeing repayment.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Travis Kelce, fast approaching his first anniversary with Taylor Swift, has a new gig lined up.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of people lined up early Saturday morning in hopes of getting help with their taxes before the Monday deadline, but were blindsided as the office abruptly closed due to a fight between two people waiting in line.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
The Times will also have reporters and freelancers lining up overnight to secure seats in overflow rooms, where reporters watch the proceedings on monitors.
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Things line up even better the following week, when both the softball and baseball teams play at home.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineup. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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lineup
1 of 2 noun
line·up
ˈlī-ˌnəp 
1
: a line of persons arranged especially for identification by police
2
a
: a list of players taking part in a game (as baseball)
b
: the players on such a list
line up
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)lī-ˈnəp
1
: to come together or arrange in a line or rows
line up for inspection
2
: to put into alignment
line up the edges so they are even
line up the decimal points before adding or subtracting
3
: to arrange for
lined up support for the candidate
lined up a summer job
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