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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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Recent Examples of line
Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The same is true of his offensive line, as well as the surrounding skill and coaching.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
With pride, momentum, and top spot on the line, this Clásico promises tension, drama, and moments of individual brilliance from both sides.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Since 2011, California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission has redrawn congressional lines after the 10-year Census indicates population shifts.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Neither offense was able to get much going in the remainder of the first half as the defensive lines took over.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The same is true of his offensive line, as well as the surrounding skill and coaching.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
With pride, momentum, and top spot on the line, this Clásico promises tension, drama, and moments of individual brilliance from both sides.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Since 2011, California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission has redrawn congressional lines after the 10-year Census indicates population shifts.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line
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From here, baking in the heat, general admission fans can watch elite guests queue for private hot laps, while VIP ticket holders dine at exclusive cantinas and hospitality areas.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes there was even a queue.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Breast reduction — one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men — removes glandular tissue and contours the chest for a more masculine shape.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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And now, with the independence of the legal profession at risk, firms must advocate not just for their own clients, or for their short-term business survival, but for the profession itself.—
Fabio Bertoni,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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This, the medical profession maintains, is the stuff of fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chilly air and clouds will be rolling into the Greater Cincinnati area for the last week of October.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mequon is creating a long-term plan for the area near City Hall, which could involve moving Rennicke Field.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The enhanced subsidies raised the income limit on who qualified, expanding eligibility to many middle-class people.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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In response, some resettlement groups have been quick to voice concern over the lack of resources and limits on admission of those from other countries.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Following Harriett's death, the boy began experiencing strange happenings — hearing scratching in the wall, seeing water mysteriously dripping from pipes and walls, and most scary of all, feeling his bed moving.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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When that liquid becomes warm, it’s then sent through pipes to a facility that cools the liquid and sends it back to the data centers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the survey, active news consumers tended to be older, left-leaning viewers of cable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The model comes with two batteries, charging cable, carry case and clear user manual, and is available for US$1,099.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Aerospace experts and officials warn that the Air Force is facing a readiness and capacity crisis, with an aging fighter fleet and declining operational capability.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The pilot demonstrates a fundamental shift in how electric trucks and freight fleets could operate.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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