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informal
a quickly followed straight or direct course
He made a beeline for the kitchen.
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Recent Examples of beeline
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
But the conversation was only going in circles, so Darcey and Stacey made a beeline out of the room.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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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Noun
When hunger calls, make a beeline to one of the city's food halls, including Ponce City Market, Politan Row at Colony Square, Krog Street Market, and Chattahoochee Food Works for a DIY food tour.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
But the conversation was only going in circles, so Darcey and Stacey made a beeline out of the room.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Folks who want to experience Canada’s wild should beeline to one of its famed preserves.
—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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Scanning a room packed with Republicans bracing for a messy scramble to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia, the 14th District GOP chair outlined a prospect that not long ago would have drawn laughs.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Deadline day ended in typical fashion for Everton — with a scramble to get deals over the line.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The film specifically hones in on a 2021 expedition involving Icelandic mountaineer John Snorri Sigurjónsson, as well as the Pakistani father-son team of Ali and Sajid Sadpara, who set out to be the first to summit the world’s second-highest mountain, K2.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tied to game day at the University of Georgia, gator bites are simply chicken nuggets that are set out on the tailgate spread.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Freezing temperatures have overtaken many parts of the country this winter, prompting people to crank up the heat in their homes.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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The choral elements on the record shine most vividly on the title track, which features polyphonic swells of voices humming melodies, overtaking the piano, dropping and then rising again.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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This approach disguises the fact that your primary bedroom has two mattresses in it, while bringing in a dash of luxury.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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From a few dashes of hot sauce, to a drizzling of salsa added right before serving.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Related Stories The film follows the true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from India who sets off with a handful of paintbrushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000-mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the woman who captured his heart during her visit to India.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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For decades, toxic chemicals used in carpet manufacturing have made their way into the local water supply, setting off rounds of accountability hot potato among manufacturers, chemical makers, regulators and local utilities.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The result is a fractured information ecosystem where virality matters more than truth, speed outruns verification and public understanding is shaped less by facts than by whoever captures attention first.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The logline we were given says that Anna is dealing with a huge loss and is trying to outrun her demons.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Paper towels are a household staple and for good reason—they're convenient, disposable, and perfect for tackling spills in a hurry.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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An adjustable toggle on the back can be tightened to lock in warmth and keep snow from getting in, while the front zipper makes these easy to slip on and off in a hurry.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Beeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beeline. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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