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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Recent Examples of down-the-line
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
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
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
Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Vientos made an error on the very next play, knocking a ball down the line even further, allowing Arozarena to score from second.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
The city’s initial green light last year, however, was merely a promise of funding down the line, once the project was determined to be feasible.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Nevertheless, taking proactive steps to deal with hair, slime, soap scum, and other things messing with your pipes can save you a major plumbing headache down the line.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Arnaldi turned into some version of Carlos Alcaraz, scrambling all over the court, making miracle saves and darting winners down the line.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Sarah Bull then tied the game with a two-run home run down the line in left that hit the foul pole.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Checking the economics While the process gets rid of the high temperatures for the initial processing of lithium-containing ore, there are several steps with elevated temperatures needed further down the line, both for the lithium and for the useful aluminum and silicon products.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
All three series will stream on Prime Video down the line.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 May 2026
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
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
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
Adverb
But ballooning pension obligations through the end of the decade threaten to keep revenues well below costs, which may lead officials to seek yet more taxes down the line.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Vientos made an error on the very next play, knocking a ball down the line even further, allowing Arozarena to score from second.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
The city’s initial green light last year, however, was merely a promise of funding down the line, once the project was determined to be feasible.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Nevertheless, taking proactive steps to deal with hair, slime, soap scum, and other things messing with your pipes can save you a major plumbing headache down the line.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Arnaldi turned into some version of Carlos Alcaraz, scrambling all over the court, making miracle saves and darting winners down the line.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Sarah Bull then tied the game with a two-run home run down the line in left that hit the foul pole.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Checking the economics While the process gets rid of the high temperatures for the initial processing of lithium-containing ore, there are several steps with elevated temperatures needed further down the line, both for the lithium and for the useful aluminum and silicon products.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
All three series will stream on Prime Video down the line.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line
Adjective
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Palace’s defence, so staunch for much of this campaign, snuffed out any serious danger.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But the Veterans Park Neighborhood Association, staunch opponents of the shelter location, went to court in December over the city’s previous decision.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The throughline of his life is his on-again, off-again friendship with, but also his steadfast love for a neighbor girl of the upper class, who challenges him repeatedly to become his better self.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Despite their steadfast opposition to the change, most in the college hockey world are resigning themselves to likely new reality.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Tesla Rivian already has a core of passionate, loyal owners but Tesla has a ten-year head start.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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There are past precedents for how that is not true.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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With its overall Life in Balance philosophy, Miraval Resorts and Spas has led the way in recognizing just how valuable and restorative a true connection with other humans and the natural environment can be.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Ehlers, though, had the perfect shot, ringing the post and sending the Hurricanes faithful into a frenzy with the 1-0 lead before some could even get to their seats.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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While staying faithful to the gothic tone and thrust of the story, the second book in the series once again turned the narrative in on itself by front-loading the perspective of chaos personified, Louis’ tortured and torturous lover, Lestat de Lioncourt.—
Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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She was controlled, socially formidable, devout, exacting and sometimes devastatingly funny.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Our father was a devout Christian and a devoted, loving, family man.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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