DOWN THE LINE Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈdau̇n-ṯẖə-ˈlīn

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as in staunch

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something a down-the-line supporter of the Republican Party

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down the line

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adverb

as in down to the ground

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Recent Examples of down-the-line

Adjective

Sadly, there was no space for her in either the main categories or the down-the-line spots. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025 Alcaraz toyed with an unconventional wide position on serve, which opened up an even more extreme angle for him; Sinner began slinging those returns down-the-line. —

Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 With Sinner serving at 2-9, Alcaraz ripped a down-the-line forehand winner to capture the match and fell to the court on his back. —

Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 Francisco Lindor followed with a down-the-line single to bring another run for the Mets (38-22). —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025 Any preconceived idea that the 50-year-old might be a cold, straight-down-the-line manager who plays it safe has been dispelled. —

Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025

Adverb

Once the real Robin shows up down the line, Nikki could be safely memory-wiped. —

Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 The same senior figure also explained that not closing the stand would have increased the risk of building delays, causing higher overall costs down the line. —

Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Maybe there’s another Brady project down the line. —

Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 This proactive approach saves you the hassle of dealing with overwhelming clutter down the line. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Parmenter says residents should prioritize rebuilding now, while waiting to see if federal reimbursements will be available down the line. —

Jack Springgate, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Future free agents Wolf isn’t only looking at the team’s current needs as the Patriots approach the 2026 NFL Draft, but also down the line to potentially replace future free agents. —

Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Now, actor and fitness buff Mark Wahlberg is teaming up with Elaine LaLanne to make a documentary about her late husband and his fitness legacy, with plans to make a movie down the line as well. —

Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Thirty years down the line, homeowners now prefer to maximize light and maintain a visual connection to the outdoors. —

Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line

Adjective

In most cases, the first few episodes of a series stream for free, and a viewer pays for the rest; profit is further maximized through a staunch commitment to efficiency, often at the expense of labor standards.

— Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Arbeloa was one of Jose Mourinho’s staunchest defenders during the Portuguese manager’s divisive time in charge from 2010-2013 — when Mourinho fell out with then-captain and Spain icon Iker Casillas.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026