beelines

Definition of beelinesnext
present tense third-person singular of beeline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beelines
Verb
  • In Terminator, an all-powerful, faultless AI becomes sentient, decides that humans are the enemy, and sets off a nuclear apocalypse.
    Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Convinced that these images faithfully represent America, a group of villagers sets off for the New World.
    Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Opposition occurs when Earth, moving faster in its orbit than Jupiter, overtakes the giant planet.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But there comes a point where the infection overtakes the body.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The declaration was adopted in Paris by the Coalition of the Willing and sets out what leaders said was a framework for lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, set in international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.
    Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This puts American battery and mineral recyclers at a competitive disadvantage against recyclers in Basel member countries — including China.
    Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The versatile beach takes up a mile-long stretch just beyond downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which puts it walking distance from a whole bunch of cute shops and restaurants.
    Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In the original 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, Harrison Ford in the iconic opening scene outruns a boulder in a jungle chase sequence.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
  • On the very next play, Jackson scrambles out of the pocket and outruns every defender for a 24-yard touchdown.
    Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to Brebner, Lea Thompson executive produces and directs.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Assisted by the low, somber strings of Oliver Coates’ score and the clean, crisp brightness of Judith Kaufmann’s lensing, Volpe directs with much the same simplicity and moderation, toward a pitch-perfect ending of wholly disarming terseness and economy.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Federal and state laws set minimum numbers of spaces required for people with disabilities, but the need for the parking spots far outstrips the amount provided, according to Keller’s lawsuit.
    Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The modern labor market is currently reorganizing at a pace that outstrips employers, workers, and educators’ ability to adapt.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That officer then turns his attention to the group of officers trying to restrain Pretti.
    Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Copenhagen Fashion Week turns 20 this year.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Beelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beelines. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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