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
Vernon has long since abandoned the linear song structures of For Emma, Forever Ago, opting instead for looping sequences that hover just short of resolution.
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Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
The entire linear cable business has been steadily declining in the streaming era, which would explain why GSN — wholly owned by SPE since 2019 — is being folded into the studio’s game show portfolio.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
They are overwhelmed by high housing costs, unstable industries and non-linear paths.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
In addition to its Disney+ presence, ESPN has 50 linear networks reaching fans across 130 countries and territories.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
The entire linear cable business has been steadily declining in the streaming era, which would explain why GSN — wholly owned by SPE since 2019 — is being folded into the studio’s game show portfolio.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
They are overwhelmed by high housing costs, unstable industries and non-linear paths.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
In addition to its Disney+ presence, ESPN has 50 linear networks reaching fans across 130 countries and territories.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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And many could lose access to benefits they're legally entitled to, said consumer advocates and health policy researchers, some of them with direct experience working at state agencies.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Channel that fire into direct, respectful proposals.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Already eliminated from the playoffs, Seattle lost to Los Angeles for the first time this season and has not won three straight games since January.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These songs evince the mix of pop virtuosity and indie sleaze that would eventually make Larsson a cult artist, part of the lineage of straight white girls who are embraced as guardian angels for the gay club scene.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The straightforward yet effective four-step skin care regimen known as The Total Package includes a Daily Exfoliating Facial Cleanser, Purifying Vitamin C Serum, Anti-Aging Under Eye Serum and Restoring Moisturizer.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Calls, on the other hand, are straightforward.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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