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
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
For American farmers waiting on harvesting equipment, that means delays, shortages and higher costs down the line.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
More female fans, more international fans, and younger fans that can ensure that the league can thrive 50 years down the line.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
While standardized testing is no longer essential for many college applications, taking tests like the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in sophomore year can be beneficial practice for college application tests down the line.
—Rachel Spector, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Gone are the days where young people worked to frantically amass huge pension wealth to enjoy later down the line—at least for Generation Zers, who seem more interested in enjoying their savings now and less trusting of the social security systems in place to safeguard them later on.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Djokovic raced onto it, flicked the ball down the line, and still won the point, rousing himself and the crowd with a finger to the ear.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Prizes are also awarded for second, third and on down the line with the entry fee money.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
That evidence could lead to more charges down the line.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
Quinn felt the defense could improve on several things to further limit fellow powers down the line, but Grace Hagan, Kendal Cusack and Ella Dacey played a major role in the Porkers still only allowing just three total shots despite Canton’s elite firepower.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
For American farmers waiting on harvesting equipment, that means delays, shortages and higher costs down the line.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
More female fans, more international fans, and younger fans that can ensure that the league can thrive 50 years down the line.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
While standardized testing is no longer essential for many college applications, taking tests like the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in sophomore year can be beneficial practice for college application tests down the line.
—Rachel Spector, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Gone are the days where young people worked to frantically amass huge pension wealth to enjoy later down the line—at least for Generation Zers, who seem more interested in enjoying their savings now and less trusting of the social security systems in place to safeguard them later on.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Djokovic raced onto it, flicked the ball down the line, and still won the point, rousing himself and the crowd with a finger to the ear.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Prizes are also awarded for second, third and on down the line with the entry fee money.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
That evidence could lead to more charges down the line.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down the line
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Seeking a second consecutive term on council, Gillette is notable on the council for his staunch conservative views, including supporting an anti-transgender sports ban voted in by the council in 2023.—
PJ Green
October 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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He's been a staunch supporter of the death penalty from day one, as illustrated by the toy electric chairs on his desk.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Oct. 2025
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Juan, his family, and supporters remain steadfast in their confidence in his innocence and his characters as a hardworking, law-abiding member of society.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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At an event held at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora in Miami, representatives from several universities and civic institutions praised Machado’s courage, nonviolent leadership and steadfast commitment to restoring democracy in her homeland.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The outlet also opined that someone who is brought into a business venture because of their loyalty to MAGA could feel more pressure to remain loyal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Nazi regime urged pastors to join a nationalist Reich Church more loyal to Adolf Hitler than to God.—
Rev. Nathan Empsall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The same is true of modern warfare.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mathis has been a terror for opposing quarterbacks alongside teammate and fellow true freshman Sidney Stewart.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But yeah, the film is very, very faithful to the screenplay.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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In a steady rain, about 80 faithful from around Northern California congregated outside the California state Capitol on Tuesday in Sacramento to celebrate the 32nd birthday of Charlie Kirk, the MAGA youth pundit who was shot and killed on a college campus last month.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many Latin acts, particularly from Puerto Rico, are devout Christians but don’t share their beliefs in their music.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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Gender and sexuality A devout Christian, Kirk spoke often of his support for traditional family values, promoting the importance of raising children.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The helipad, which owners can reserve on a dedicated website from anywhere around the world, according to co-listing agent Jill Hertzberg of the Jills Zeder Group, speaks to an emerging trend around fly-in communities.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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These fabrics are part of Cone’s Lofty Edit concept and are a dedicated capsule of ecru and PFD fabrics designed specifically for garment dye color.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Down the line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down%20the%20line. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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