as in scramble
informal
a quickly followed straight or direct course
He made a beeline for the kitchen.
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as in to overtake
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Recent Examples of beeline
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.
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Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
Krumholz said there’s no reason for every woman to now beeline to the doctor’s office.
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Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Young guests who do check in make a beeline for the pools.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.
—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
Folks who want to experience Canada’s wild should beeline to one of its famed preserves.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
Krumholz said there’s no reason for every woman to now beeline to the doctor’s office.
—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beeline
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Thankfully, there are plenty of egg-free high-protein breakfast ideas, such as Greek yogurt bowls, protein shakes and smoothies, tofu scramble, or dishes containing skyr or cottage cheese.
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Then, in the second half, a sharp follow off a scramble scored another.
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The agreement calls for an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and sets out expectations for the next phase of talks, which will tackle more challenging issues, mainly the future of Iran's nuclear program.
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After the milking is completed, at sunset, the sheep set out once again toward Mount Nemrut, and their dusty journey begins.
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Who knew this $10M indie feature with an under $20M P&A spend which released one week after Mandalorian and Grogu (which cost $165M net and a hundred million plus in global P&A) would overtake an anticipated summer franchise tentpole?
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In May, solar overtook coal in US power generation for the first time.
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Add a dash of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste.
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Getting videos off the dash cam is equally easy.
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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Prosecutors said that the group launched a premeditated terror attack on the detention facility inspired by antifa ideology, by setting off fireworks, vandalizing property, and shooting at police officers who responded.
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Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods.
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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Evans worked as an off-the-ball floor spacer with the ability to heat up from outside in a hurry while shooting 38% from behind the arc through two seasons.
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His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.
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“Beeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beeline. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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