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
The jury also appreciated the thematically appropriate disregard for linear time used in the movie and found hope and joy in watching these characters seek humor and hold tight to each other in the face of a difficult disease.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
But as Gooncultist emphasized, any attempt at a comprehensive, linear history of gooning is doomed to failure.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
That was partially offset by linear subscription declines mainly related to the renewal cycle with a key distribution partner in Mexico.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Her brain cannot compute — because there’s something so linear about education.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
But as Gooncultist emphasized, any attempt at a comprehensive, linear history of gooning is doomed to failure.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
That was partially offset by linear subscription declines mainly related to the renewal cycle with a key distribution partner in Mexico.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Her brain cannot compute — because there’s something so linear about education.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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However, not all studies agree that methane is a direct cause of constipation.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Vinicius Jr also thrived in the Italian’s counter-attacking tactical setup, which was designed at least in part to suit his pace and direct running, and delivered the club’s two most recent Champions League trophies in 2022 and 2024.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now, step with your left foot out to the left, still keeping both feet straight.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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After starting their league title defence with five straight wins, Arne Slot’s team have lost their last four.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a timelessness to these spaces, but the feelings the images evoke are more nuanced and uneasy than straightforward nostalgia.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The process to reimagine the Wild West in the 21st Century wasn’t always straightforward, Dow said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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