as in direct
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
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Recent Examples of linear
But there are no shortage of very specific examples of his willingness to break from any kind of linear hawkish approach.
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
While this is happening, contractors can start doing prep work on site, rather than being slowed down by the more linear progression of traditional construction.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
As What's on Netflix notes, Bear Grylls specials were turned into linear, non-interactive content.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
The Glorious Heyday Of A-To-B Thinking For generations, linear thinking reigned supreme.
—Lee Salisbury, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
While this is happening, contractors can start doing prep work on site, rather than being slowed down by the more linear progression of traditional construction.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
As What's on Netflix notes, Bear Grylls specials were turned into linear, non-interactive content.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
The Glorious Heyday Of A-To-B Thinking For generations, linear thinking reigned supreme.
—Lee Salisbury, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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Putin proposed direct talks after European powers demanded a 30-day ceasefire, threatening massive new sanctions on Moscow.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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After four days of direct military strikes on the other’s territory, many in the region feared that – in the absence of meaningful international pressure – the tit-for-tat strikes would continue to escalate.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Sunderland’s squad had revived itself from a run of five straight defeats to withstand the majority of what their opponents had to throw their way in the opening leg.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The packaging holds it firmly in place and the cutter provides a clean straight edge.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Pony Bead Pumpkins Ideal for the autumnal season, this adorable and straightforward seasonal craft uses pipe cleaners and beads to create three-dimensional pumpkins perfect for displaying on the mantle or your Thanksgiving tablescape.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Because the path to parenthood isn't straightforward for everyone, workplaces can transform this journey through supportive policies.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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