Definition of down-the-linenext

down the line

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adverb

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Recent Examples of down-the-line
Adjective
His down-the-line forehand averages 75 mph, which is 4 mph faster than the tour average but 6 mph slower than his usual regular topspin forehand. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026 To streamline the calculations, Hammond and his team used artificial intelligence for translating the barrage of past runoff data into down-the-line predictions. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
This seemingly portends a trade somewhere down the line, but for now, the Thunder capitalized on a talent tier drop-off ahead of the next group of players. John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 June 2026 While Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee believes a number of catalysts could impact the market down the line – such as the implementation of task forces at the Federal Reserve and supply chain impacts from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – the environment remains positive. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for down-the-line
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line
Adjective
  • Rocha Moya, 77, a staunch ally of Sheinbaum’s mentor, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, denied wrongdoing and described the charges as a politically motivated attack.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Once the two were staunch allies and both played major roles in getting Johnson elected.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Given a five-meter attacking scrum, New Zealand was steadfast and flanker Luke Jacobson scored by blasting through du Toit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami’s steadfast sanctuary, accepts the patients no one else wants.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Consumers have become more responsive to discovery — and less loyal than traditional retail shoppers.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While their team has the highest total payroll in MLB this year, the Mets have subjected their loyal supporters to last-place baseball and a losing record on their home field.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But the truer thread running through his music was as much about urgency as death.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Among those in the record crowd was former Orlando Magic star Grant Hill, whose daughter Lael is a true freshman defender from Windermere for the Gators and a product of Lake Highland Prep.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Members also flagged strong anticipation from North American press and said a Netflix awards team is preparing a campaign for the film that extends to a best picture push.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • These seven hotels and experiences are for the active voyager who is never too far from their golf clubs, knows where all the best tennis courts are and is always game for a new sport.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • New York will be blessed to have someone so faithful to his truest loves.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Neece is calmly and casually kind, like a faithful bloodhound without jowls.
    Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Ghalib was a devout Muslim yet drank wine despite Islam’s prohibition on alcohol.
    Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Gruyaert grew up in a devout Catholic family, with a father who saw art as a sin.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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