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
  • Albesa said on Thursday that Puig continues to evaluate M&A opportunities that are aligned with its long-term strategy.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 July 2026
  • The company stated that costs of care for its Medicare Advantage plans aligned with expectations, despite an industry-wide struggle with rising medical expenses.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Served on a lazy Susan, multiple scoops of ice cream are surrounded by mini cones, berries, hot fudge, caramel, M&M’s, Reese’s, and other assorted chocolates.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Yet growing up surrounded by accomplished artists came with unexpected advice.
    Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Back in 2012, Wasmer tackled a school shooter and held him down until police arrived and placed the man under arrest.
    Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed).
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Parts of the beach are rimmed by pink granite boulders, which add another colorful dimension to the seascape.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Strain into a rocks glass or up into a cocktail class that’s rimmed with tajin (also optional).
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Immediately after the federal government issued its final rule change on July 10, environmental groups sued, with cases filed in both San Francisco and Seattle federal courts.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • But preliminary test results from that handgun appear to exclude it as the gun responsible for the deaths, police said in the court document, a probable cause statement filed Wednesday.
    Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The former patio has been enclosed to make a new dining room with windows facing the Cultural District.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • Two types of trams—open and enclosed, both free—get you within a 10-minute walk of most popular attractions, with pick-ups and drop-offs in or near three major parking lots.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Pools should also be securely fenced to help prevent dogs and children from accidentally falling in when no one is watching.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Part of the reserve is being fenced and the number of rangers has increased to protect the animals from poachers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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“Lined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lined. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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