LINE-UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

line up

verb

Definition of line up

as in to organize

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as in to register

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Recent Examples of line up Fans line up for the Shack Burger from Shake Shack, New York-style hot dogs, soft pretzels and pastrami sandwiches. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 After offseason surgery, Worthy should enter training camp closer to full strength, which will allow Reid to make use of his ability to line up all over the field. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 While there are instances where votes favoring the second homes tax line up with renter-dominant communities, there are many precincts that reveal mixed results for some communities. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 People line up for hours — yes, hours — to secure a spot at this restaurant in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. — Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for line up

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Verb

These fatal interactions, fueled by deaths earlier in the year in Minneapolis, pushed protesters to come out and organize against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including in uptown Charlotte.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Yermolaiev’s lawyers released a letter this week accusing Ukrainian security services of organizing the explosion, and urging protection for his family.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

For even better results, try hydrozoning, which involves grouping plants by their water needs.

— Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Apollo Neuro delivers vibration patterns through a wearable to purportedly influence the vagus nerve, and it is frequently grouped with vibroacoustic recovery tools.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of group

Verb

Until that happens, Americans remain vulnerable to surprises and types of care that are not aligned with their preferences.

— Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
It’s also supported local workforce development through AI training and digital upskilling initiatives aligned with the kingdom’s national priorities.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of align

Verb

Sides include fries, which can be ordered regular or topped with cheese or steak.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Janata Party, disputed the police account, saying the court had not ordered Wangchuk’s forcible removal.

— Aijaz Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of order

Verb

Al-Zaidi’s visit parallels a trip by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last November, when the White House announced hundreds of billions of dollars in private and public commitments by the two countries.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Showrunner Bekah Brunstetter tells PEOPLE there were no chemistry reads during the casting process, which meant that the actresses’ bonding in real-time paralleled that of their characters.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of parallel

Verb

These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
According to the court judgment, the pair arranged for employees and associates to drive up bidding prices at auction, inducing the collector, identified under the pseudonym Li Pin, to purchase the items at inflated prices.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of arrange

Verb

The Marlins, whose fifth straight loss matched their season high, closed the gap to 8-6 in the ninth inning thanks to Griffin Conine’s three-run homer, his seventh, off Craig Yoho.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Perez now sits just two homers shy of matching Hall of Famer George Brett.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2026

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