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 What does this estimate mean for the quarterbacks and wide receivers who line up every weekend to compete in America’s most popular sport? — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026 In Aspen or the Hamptons this summer, ambitious Democrats were pulling aside some of the richest people in the world to try to line up financial support ahead of time. — New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 New launches line up with what rolled out of the rumor mill last week, including a new M6 iMac, a handful of MacBook Pros, and a new iPad mini. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 Because those hours line up with the shower's peak, the moon shouldn't steal the show this year. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for line up

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Verb

At a Thursday post-election conference organized by the Center for American Progress, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that the people who’d beaten invincible-looking Republicans needed space to vote and govern their way.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

Non-professional skijoring teams can register to compete in one of seven categories, depending on age, gender, skill and apparatus.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
The shares sold in the private placement will not be registered in the offering and will not be subject to lock-up agreements with the underwriters, the company said.

— Ashley Capoot,Leslie Picker, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of register

Verb

Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
Its antique silver hue would look beautiful as the star of a holiday table or on a mantel, grouped with other candleholders.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

Carter ordered an expedited hearing on the state’s and county’s motions to dismiss the case and the government’s motion for a preliminary injunction.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Rolón has ordered three criminal investigations into the Ueno Bank crisis, including claims involving Peña and other current and former government officials, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of order

Verb

To maneuver its large footprint, there’s rear-axle steering that switches to parallel steering above 50 mph (80 km/h).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
In the last seven years, Bryan’s struggle to become a better person has paralleled his quest to become a good songwriter.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of parallel

Verb

The displays can be arranged in either landscape or portrait orientation, depending on your preferences.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Paddle surf excursions can be booked via the concierge, as well as leather workshops, wine or olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and boat trips—all are arranged via local third-party companies to ensure the most authentic experience possible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of arrange

Verb

The production included a birthday album containing a page matching the Journal’s description, according to the ruling.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Deutsche Bank's recommendation matches the consensus on Wall Street, where 40 out of 55 analysts rate CrowdStrike a buy or strong buy, with 13 holds, LSEG data shows.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

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