lined

Definition of linednext
past tense of line

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lined 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
  • Keep expectations realistic so everyone stays aligned.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
  • When Francophiles aligned with Jefferson wore tricolor cockades, Washington’s men responded with sombre black ones.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • They’ll be surrounded by a fascinating array of co-nominees.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
  • His night ended with him appropriately surrounded in the locker room by teammates who were bleating like goats.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Divide among 6 cocktail glasses rimmed with salt and filled with ice.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Place rimmed baking sheet on rack and heat to 325 degrees.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Keep your hands free and available to carry other essentials with this genius pet backpack that's secure, enclosed and sure to keep your pets feeling safe—even in times of crisis.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • The space will also feature a large outdoor patio that will be open year-round (enclosed during the colder months).
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Authorities say Walton, who was nearly entirely in the roadway, then placed the vehicle in drive and intentionally accelerated forward, striking the victim.
    Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
  • The delays have often placed the agency in the position of learning of one year’s problems after the subsequent year had largely or completely passed, leaving no time for corrections.
    R.A. Schuetz, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • It was fenced off and used for school bus parking before El Pueblo’s arrival.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The entry area is fenced off, although on multiple occasions in recent weeks, the building was observed to be empty by this news organization.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Westside district is bounded by the Santa Monica Bay on the west, the 405 Freeway on the east, Mulholland Drive to the north and Imperial Highway to the south.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
  • The project area is bounded by the Midlothian Turnpike, Central Avenue, 147th Street and Lamon Avenue.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Besides the lawsuit from the tribes, NDN Collective and other environmental groups filed a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt the project.
    Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
  • No formal charges have been filed in the case.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 May 2026

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“Lined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lined. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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