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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
my line of business is "pre-owned" vehicles, and have I got a deal for you!
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
advanced mathematics is a little outside of my line, but I'll see what I can do to help
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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
you really crossed the line with that outrageous display of bad behavior
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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the workers rushed to fix the leak in the gas line
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
a 10th of all island residents are members of the line of this early settler
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as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
he comes from a noble line that goes back several centuries
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as in to line up
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of line
Mark Price
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The multi-hyphenate singer quietly released new furniture and decor for her Kelly Clarkson Home line at Wayfair, and the practical picks are ideal for a home refresh.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Li says there are some advantages to South Korea to walking this middle line.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
John FitzGerald, who, per sources was at one time in line for Ways and Means chair, will instead continue as Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery chair.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The cold front will bring snow to western North Carolina, with peaks along the NC-Tennessee state line expecting to see around an inch, forecasters say.
—Mark Price
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The multi-hyphenate singer quietly released new furniture and decor for her Kelly Clarkson Home line at Wayfair, and the practical picks are ideal for a home refresh.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Li says there are some advantages to South Korea to walking this middle line.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
John FitzGerald, who, per sources was at one time in line for Ways and Means chair, will instead continue as Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery chair.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line
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Your next queue through the airport security line may be easier and faster.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Digital advance booking has eased the process, allowing travelers to bypass terminal queues at Cebu’s busy Pier 1.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Dancing with the Stars alum, 28, posted a series of Instagram Stories, sharing close-up glimpses of her lips before and after the procedure.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Neamtu echoes that perspective, noting that AI is likely to affect nearly every profession, making passion for one’s work and compatibility with organizational aims more important than chasing the latest technology trend.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the movie, a fictional TV reporter named Linda Paige sees the story as an opportunity to climb the ranks in her profession.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Jackson County Legislature only has jurisdiction over policies related to the county sheriff’s office and does not have explicit authority over federal immigration agencies or area cities’ police departments.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with zoning changes to limit the concentration of businesses like liquor stores, smoke shops and payday lenders in one area.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Samsung designed the sensor to push physical limits while maintaining strong light absorption and signal accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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His administration’s agenda has tugged the law to its limits on several occasions, and is currently undergoing multiple court battles on issues ranging from immigration to tariffs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, Carpenter walked into Jackson’s building and entered his apartment, apparently high on meth and carrying a meth pipe, sources said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The cable was later recovered by deputies.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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These heating cables can be placed in the gutters and dropped into the downspouts to prevent ice buildup during extended periods of freezing weather.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Strategic training and long-term transition plans The timing of this contract aligns with broader Navy efforts to sustain and eventually transition the E-6B fleet to its next generation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Expedition options like UnCruise Adventures and Lindblad's National Geographic fleet focus more on nature and education than splashy ship amenities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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