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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
my line of business is "pre-owned" vehicles, and have I got a deal for you!
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
advanced mathematics is a little outside of my line, but I'll see what I can do to help
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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
you really crossed the line with that outrageous display of bad behavior
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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the workers rushed to fix the leak in the gas line
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
a 10th of all island residents are members of the line of this early settler
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as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
he comes from a noble line that goes back several centuries
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as in to line up
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of line
Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
The experts on the line can help advise as to next steps.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
This defensive line will still look a bit different, however.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
People wait in line for the opening of a NYC Trader Joe's grocery store on February 22, 2026 ahead of a blizzard.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Somewhere along the line, some birds began migrating long distances to the Arctic to breed, which, on the face of things, seems like a pretty bonkers thing to do.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
The experts on the line can help advise as to next steps.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
This defensive line will still look a bit different, however.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
People wait in line for the opening of a NYC Trader Joe's grocery store on February 22, 2026 ahead of a blizzard.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line
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One simple dialogue queue or in-game action can kick off quests that add hours to game time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pack the car, queue up the playlist and prep your camera roll.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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The operator was not aware of proper hand-washing procedures.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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These procedures are often performed in outpatient settings and can be highly effective.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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But actors from all quarters of the profession are still flocking to New York for the kind of substantive material that is becoming harder to come by on screen.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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This line of thinking also invites a broader reflection on the motivations that bring clinicians into the profession.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The Mets won the series-opener 4-2, using that big sixth inning, two openers in front of David Peterson, and four innings from the lefty who calls the Denver area home.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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In the world of Kirkslop, there are no limits, or logic, to whom Kirk can or cannot be.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The intuitive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between emotional needs and practical limits.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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At the time, officials said the cables — some nearly 2 inches thick — had never been replaced since the bridge opened in December 1935, prompting a $6 million upgrade that also included electrical and system improvements.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Paramount Skydance said first-quarter profit rose despite shortfalls in the company’s largest business –traditional TV — as revenue dips from cable and broadcast were offset by growth in movie and TV production as well as subscriptions to Paramount+.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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This expansion will impact over 7,000vehicles across the city fleet, dramatically scaling up the program and cementing the City of New York as the nation’s leading implementer of ISA.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Shelby Van Pelt lives in Wheaton on an unassuming street, the sort without a gate at the entrance, or fleets of Teslas charging in the driveways, or gaggles of dads jogging in packs.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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