lined

past tense of line

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Recent Examples of lined Multiple copies of Howl, Kaddish, and assembled collections of complete verse lined (and still line) my bookshelves. Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 And in the bottom of the seventh, Yoshida led off with a single, Trevor Story walked, Ceddanne Rafaela, pinch-hitting for Marcelo Mayer, lined a ball past the outstretched glove arm of first baseman Keith, but far inside the right-field line for a two-run single. Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 Wells lined a ball that landed just fair down the right-field line. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Andrew Benintendi lined a fourth-inning sweeper from Ryan Bergert down the right-field line. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lined
Verb
  • Ask Folta serves as a strategic partner and analyzes data and delivers cross-platform recommendations that are aligned with inventory levels and advertising focuses.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Stylistically aligned with ‘Ida’ and ‘Cold War‘ to perhaps complete a loose trilogy, ‘Fatherland’ opens an intentionally narrow window onto the strained relationship between Mann and Erika after his 16 years of exile in the United States.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The leather reclining chairs at the front of the ship surrounded by shelves of interesting books and magazines is perfect for a day at sea.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There is a belief that a part of this instant impact is down to being surrounded by gifted players.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Rams placed a bet that flying in the day before an Australian game in order to not change body clocks could have them at their best.
    Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Kirby applied his theory most prominently in June 2021, when United placed the largest aircraft order in its history, even as its passenger numbers remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Tajín has long been sprinkled over fruit, rimmed around cocktail glasses and shaken onto just about anything that could use a chile-lime kick, so bringing that same flavor to tacos feels like a natural fit.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Brazilian supermodel tilted her head back and smiled, showing off a glimpse of a large heart drawn in the sand behind her that was rimmed with red flowers.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The plaintiffs swiftly filed new lawsuits after the Postal Service finalized its rule governing mail ballots.
    NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In a 30-page order filed in the Southern District of Florida reviewed by USA TODAY, Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis denied a defense motion for the brothers' release.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The outdoor cinema is wrapped by a rough-hewn Brutalist perimeter—half-lined with concrete cubes, the other half enclosed with planks salvaged from the boardwalk destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The brand’s first offering is Travel Discovery Set ($135), featuring five scents enclosed in a sleek silver cigarette case, which feels substantial and heavy in the hand, like something your grandmother might have owned.
    Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Once emplaced, a ground sensor is also fixed to the set location.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The order affects several thousand engineers, scientists and technicians across every NASA center, and strips away long-standing union rights that were emplaced to protect more than half the agency's workforce.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The star, which has been fenced off, is being repaired by the Hollywood Historic Trust because of cracks from wear and tear, Martinez said.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The organization highlighted careful monitoring, carried out with the farmers whose land the birds nested on, which allowed the nests to be fenced off from ground predators like foxes.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Lined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lined. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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