lined

past tense of line

Example Sentences

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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
  • Investing more time up front in strategy leads to stronger creative, clearer messaging and campaigns that are differentiated, relevant and aligned with measurable business outcomes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ag issues Candidates appeared aligned on some agriculture issues, such as investing in the emerging biofuel industry and the next generation of farmers.
    Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While Pittsburgh may be surrounded by nature, much of it is not natural, often due to years of industrial activity.
    Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Cast your line into the river, which is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and get a taste of the serenity and challenge of fly fishing.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The group placed light detectors called photodiodes on the ground and on board a high-altitude balloon, which collected data on the light patterns before and after totality.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Chicago White Sox on Friday placed Joey Bart on the IL with a fracture in his left hand.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 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
  • After the Kittrells' bankruptcy petition was filed, on November 11, 2024, MKHS Dispensary contracted with a company called A&R Consultants, LLC, to manage the Greenmed operations.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The development is a blow to the states’ lawsuit, which was filed on July 13.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Aug. 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
  • The pool, which remains fenced off and empty alongside the sides, was drained for repairs in mid-July.
    Elise Spenner, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That’s meant that a new section of sidewalk along the properties undergoing demolition remains fenced off.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Lined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lined. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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