as in forefronts
the leading or most important part of a movement
Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage
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Recent Examples of front lines
The skies above the front lines in Ukraine have been swarming with drones for years now, posing a grave threat to infantry.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Data from the front lines of consumer behavior suggests that the public is already wary.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
By January 1945, Pallot was on board an army transport ship to Normandy and soon after was transported to the German front lines.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
This is a very powerful operation; our troops are operating along the front lines and at depth.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The innovators on the front lines have the most granular understanding of these models, and ignoring their technical expertise is a recipe for a regulatory regime that is obsolete before the ink is even dry.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
An intelligence report presented to parliament in Kenya earlier this year said that 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia after being misled with false promises of jobs in the country before being sent to the front lines.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Across Connecticut, nonprofits are on the front lines of addressing our state’s biggest challenges — delivering healthcare, educating students, supporting families, and strengthening communities.
—Daniel C. Giungi, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Data from the front lines of consumer behavior suggests that the public is already wary.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
By January 1945, Pallot was on board an army transport ship to Normandy and soon after was transported to the German front lines.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
This is a very powerful operation; our troops are operating along the front lines and at depth.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The innovators on the front lines have the most granular understanding of these models, and ignoring their technical expertise is a recipe for a regulatory regime that is obsolete before the ink is even dry.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
An intelligence report presented to parliament in Kenya earlier this year said that 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia after being misled with false promises of jobs in the country before being sent to the front lines.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Across Connecticut, nonprofits are on the front lines of addressing our state’s biggest challenges — delivering healthcare, educating students, supporting families, and strengthening communities.
—Daniel C. Giungi, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for front lines
Noun
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Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Traveling over five times the speed of sound generates immense friction and drag, resulting in the leading edges reaching temperatures beyond 1,650 °C (3,000 °F).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Placing cutting edges along the handle might seem like a risky design choice.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Front lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20lines. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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