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
Tim Cato, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
The last thing most people would have wanted to do immediately after landing is beeline it to a place of misery and hear victims’ sad stories.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Nimmo had made a beeline toward the Mets’ dugout after a half-inning on defense.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
In the aftermath of that moment, of another intentional foul, Dončić beelined for Kleber and hugged him on the court.
—Tim Cato, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
The last thing most people would have wanted to do immediately after landing is beeline it to a place of misery and hear victims’ sad stories.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Some of the tension spilled out of the courtroom on Thursday, with Geragos and Comey making a beeline out of the judge’s robing room and exiting the courtroom.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Nimmo had made a beeline toward the Mets’ dugout after a half-inning on defense.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beeline
Noun
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The rising waters triggered a chaotic scramble to contain the damage, and a levee was raised and reinforced to protect the city of Corcoran.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The scramble can start in the dead of winter, refreshing registration screens to get their children into specific camps that promise to bolster school-year education.—
Megan Kuhfeld,
Scientific American,
30 June 2025
Verb
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So far, commentators have widely dismissed notions that President Trump may try to run for a third term, on the grounds that it is set out in the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution that presidents can only serve twice.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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For a summer dinner party, a DIY Spritz Station is perfect: set out recipe cards, garnishes like mint, basil, and citrus, a few base spirits (such as Aperol or elderflower liqueur), sparkling water, and cute drink toppers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Then the minders' car, piloted by one of their test drivers, overtook.—
Iain Macauley,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The latest Texas Hill Country flooding was less typical because so many of the deaths were in a camp where the water overtook the victims, not people going into the water, Sharif said.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Inscribed below her name and the dash between the dates are the last two lines from one of her poems.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Of course, with Louisiana flair, the new sauce also has a dash of hot sauce.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Verb
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That month was when scientists reported that the earth’s temperature had suddenly begun not just to climb but to spike—the days around the solstice were the hottest ever measured, setting off a run of record-smashing heat that continues to this day.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Regardless of the franchise, Mahershala Ali just can’t outrun the Daywalker.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 July 2025
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Part three coming May 9: After getting a black flag, would LW Wright outrun the law?—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Getting pulled over and receiving a ticket can put a damper on a road trip in a hurry.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The first New Jersey State Constitution, like many others written during the early months of the Revolutionary War, was drafted in a hurry.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
Verb
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Beeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beeline. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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