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 Bi is safe, and Naheim, Bryan, Jeffrey, and Joseph all line up for judgment. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 In less than two weeks, Edward will line up in front of 54,000 people at Oregon’s Autzen Stadium to face an offense that has the potential to be the best in the country. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 Wrangle the camera crew, line up the weirdly uninspiring but nonetheless eye-wateringly expensive homes, and for the love of God, somebody give the British TV presenting duo Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp a ring. — Lauren O’Neill, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026 Across the country, tens of thousands of parents line up for free backpacks, notebooks and other supplies for their children. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for line up

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Verb

The answer is to not passively accept what is given but to organize to make our voices heard.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
But rather than invent a market, ride hailing companies only help to organize the existing pools of drivers — with the right incentives — and connect them to willing but price-sensitive passengers.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

On July 28, a vehicle registered to Boyce was found behind a church by North Carolina's Northampton County Sheriff's Office, according to court documents.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
The cryptographic primitives compiled into them still register in any inventory scan.

— Atsushi Yamada, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of register

Verb

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution last week toward the start of a seven-hour meeting, in a unanimous, single vote that grouped together numerous ordinances.

— Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
From TikTok videos to front tables at indie bookshops and in countless newsletters, a group of seemingly ubiquitous novels are being grouped together like ingredients for a distinctive personality type.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.

— Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
For nine months, piece by piece, the stars have aligned for Taylor.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of align

Verb

Earlier this year, Johnson ordered Chicago police to collect evidence for possible felony charges against agents.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Dialogue comes from recordings with native speakers, and lessons focus on real-world scenarios like ordering food or navigating an airport instead of vocabulary drills.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of order

Verb

The plot is a movie within a movie, the story paralleling multiple screenplay drafts of the new Stab 3 — the slasher series within the Scream universe based on its real-life events.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said UMMA’s growth parallels the needs of the city and its neighbors as both evolve.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of parallel

Verb

Twelve years later, England arranged themselves in a V-shape which outflanked the haka, their fly-half Owen Farrell appearing to wink at the All Blacks’ display — and made it through to the World Cup final with a 19-7 triumph.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Within the five-story building, art is displayed across 35 galleries arranged by such themes as family, love, fantasy, work, play, community, childhood, adventure, and sports.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

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