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
The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.
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Dr. Milpha Blamo,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Tubi’s leadership initially didn’t believe in the potential of linear channels and instead put a greater emphasis on being a free Netflix alternative.
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Janko Roettgers,
The Verge,
18 June 2026
The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The absence of a linear scar is one of the technique’s key advantages.
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Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for linear
Dr. Milpha Blamo,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Tubi’s leadership initially didn’t believe in the potential of linear channels and instead put a greater emphasis on being a free Netflix alternative.
—
Janko Roettgers,
The Verge,
18 June 2026
The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The absence of a linear scar is one of the technique’s key advantages.
—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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Ruled by Mars, Aries is direct, impulsive and eager to charge ahead, while Cancer prefers to observe, process and make sure the vibes feel safe.
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These devices are a direct answer to that problem.
Adjective
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Shares slumped 16% for a third straight session of losses, wiping out $400 billion in market cap on Monday alone.
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His 2022 autobiographical family drama, The Fabelmans, proved a critical hit but a financial dud, and his adaptation of West Side Story was a straight-up flop (with losses reportedly running to $100 million).
Adjective
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When asked what works to prevent the chaotic scenes that sometimes dominate news coverage, the youths had a straightforward answer.
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While embryo screening carries relatively less ethical baggage than embryo editing, even screening alone is not always ethically straightforward.
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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