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beelined

verb

past tense of beeline
1
as in set out

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2
as in overtook

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beelined
  1. set out
  2. overtook
  3. set off
  4. sprinted
  5. pointed
  6. outran
  7. lit
  8. outpaced
Verb
  • In 2014, Eric Zwick, Owen Zidar and Danny Yagan set out to find an answer.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Dangote has also set out to expand into East Africa, and has proposed building a refinery in Kenya by 2030.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of set out
Verb
  • In fact, the probe actually overtook Voyager 2 on the way to Jupiter and arrived their first for a flyby in March 1979.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As more votes were counted, Raman overtook Pratt to face Bass in the November runoff.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of overtook
Verb
  • As a result, the rise in diesel costs threatens to worsen a surge of inflation set off by the outbreak of the Iran war nearly seven months ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The move set off increases of up to 5% across pump stations in Lagos and the capital Abuja.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of set off
Verb
  • Every new scene feels like Alex has just sprinted into the middle of it.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • An influencer who’d been posing in a sports bra and very short shorts sprinted past us in a panic, trailed by some poor guy juggling way too much camera gear and a frantically barking Chihuahua.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sprinted
Verb
  • According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.
    — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • It feels pointed at this point.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of pointed
Verb
  • Thierry Henry curved away from defenders, Cristiano Ronaldo attacked their blind side and Kylian Mbappe outran them.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Worthy outran Kader Kohou for a score that got a rise from the fans in attendance.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of outran
Verb
  • At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bathrooms have soaking tubs and separate shower areas, rainforest shower heads, lighted make-up mirrors, and plush robes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of lit
Verb
  • Ballard has also outpaced Engling, raising nearly $1 million so far after entering the race in March of this year.
    — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The congressman also outpaced Sununu and Brown combined in terms of fundraising, federal campaign records show, while being considered the more electable candidate in November by most experts and strategists.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of outpaced
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“Beelined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beelined. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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