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adjective

ˈdau̇n-ṯẖə-ˈlīn How to pronounce down-the-line (audio)
Definition of down-the-linenext
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
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
  1. staunch
  2. steadfast
  3. loyal
  4. true
  5. good
  6. faithful
  7. devout
Adjective
  • As Alice, Reynolds is the team’s staunchest protector even as Ted serves as head coach.
    — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Hoskins, a Republican and staunch supporter of the map, said that the Missouri Constitution does not expressly give voters the right to hold a referendum on congressional redistricting.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of staunch
Adjective
  • King Edward, who ruled from 1901 until his death in 1910, had a wire-haired fox terrier named Caesar, who was his steadfast companion.
    — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Musk remaind steadfast in his ambitious vision for the company, from orbital data centers to a fleet of humanoid robots that would enable large scale manufacturing on the surface of the Moon.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • Because even influencers with relatively small followings have loyal audiences, brands also often pay them to talk about products.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While this is never guaranteed, some banks might do this as a courtesy for otherwise good or loyal customers; simply reach out and ask.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • But regardless of any lack of confidence in Hamas’ true intentions, in Mladenov’s faith in the ability to verify weapons decommissioning, or indeed Netanyahu’s own willingness to order any troop withdrawals, why poke Trump so publicly in the eye?
    — Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This problem-first strategy is crucial for unlocking AI's true potential.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • For the mostly Hispanic agriculture and food processing workers, the data center boom hasn’t been all good.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Villa’s recent warm-up defeat to Bayern Munich, though a 2-1 loss, will have offered a useful gauge of what facing elite opposition demands and should stand them in good stead for the level of intensity this game in Salzburg will require.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • What began as a more faithful attempt at recreating Shakespearean verse gradually evolved as the team tried to figure out how to make something that spoke to then-contemporary anxieties.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Many thought that these books were unadaptable, but these movies have turned out wonderfully and are surprisingly faithful to the host work.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of faithful
Adjective
  • Adenauer, De Gasperi, and Schuman were all devout Catholics, and Monnet, though not a religious man, was born into a pious Catholic family.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • According to Warburton, Barbara shared her husband's devout Catholic faith and his strong disapproval of their son's most popular shows.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of devout

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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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