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as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
since the election, the president has taken a very conservative line
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as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
my line of business is "pre-owned" vehicles, and have I got a deal for you!
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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
advanced mathematics is a little outside of my line, but I'll see what I can do to help
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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
you really crossed the line with that outrageous display of bad behavior
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as in pipes
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the workers rushed to fix the leak in the gas line
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as in fleets
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
she owns a line of limousines
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as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
a 10th of all island residents are members of the line of this early settler
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as in lineages
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
he comes from a noble line that goes back several centuries
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as in cues
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Recent Examples of lines
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Tootsie Tomanetz Pitmasters tend the flames of Texas barbecue with heart, soul, and a whole lot of dedication—and the smoky, juicy meat, like that of Tootsie Tomanetz at Snow’s BBQ, draws diners across state lines.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
At the beginning of his tenure as the club’s resident DJ, the crowds were sparse, but as word of his sweaty, ecstatic sets quickly spread around Chicago, admission exploded, and lines to get in snaked around the block.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
Hundreds could be without power for up to 10 hours after a major vehicle crash brought down power lines in Lewisville on Sunday.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 7 June 2026
That original felt like an overambitious audition, all screaming guitars and synthesizer lines competing for your attention.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Politically, there isn’t a significant split along partisan lines.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Black, silver and gold embroidery, sequins and gems traced the plunging bodice and skirt in branch-like lines, with larger curved swirls near the hem.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2026
For the past 12 years, Gentry has volunteered with her family at the Saint Elizabeth soup-and-sandwich lines for the homeless.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
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Shamea arrives enthusiastically, holding her script and reading her lines.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Tootsie Tomanetz Pitmasters tend the flames of Texas barbecue with heart, soul, and a whole lot of dedication—and the smoky, juicy meat, like that of Tootsie Tomanetz at Snow’s BBQ, draws diners across state lines.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
At the beginning of his tenure as the club’s resident DJ, the crowds were sparse, but as word of his sweaty, ecstatic sets quickly spread around Chicago, admission exploded, and lines to get in snaked around the block.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
Hundreds could be without power for up to 10 hours after a major vehicle crash brought down power lines in Lewisville on Sunday.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 7 June 2026
That original felt like an overambitious audition, all screaming guitars and synthesizer lines competing for your attention.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Politically, there isn’t a significant split along partisan lines.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Black, silver and gold embroidery, sequins and gems traced the plunging bodice and skirt in branch-like lines, with larger curved swirls near the hem.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2026
For the past 12 years, Gentry has volunteered with her family at the Saint Elizabeth soup-and-sandwich lines for the homeless.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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Dark wood, red cushions, thick green curtains, white columns, sparkling chandeliers, and touches of gold and silver fill the spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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That means clear notification procedures, credible monitoring and reliable deconfliction backed by the United Nations.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Many of the Acts the Department administers have sunset provisions, which provide opportunities for the Department to work closely with our licensed professions and industries to make technical changes and language modernizations.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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On top of that, hiring demand has slowed in professions that typically attract advanced-degree holders, such as tech and finance.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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As previously mentioned, tough decisions will need to be made this summer around Romero, Vicario and Richarlison, but any money Spurs earn from potentially selling them can be reinvested in other areas of the squad.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In winter, warm-season grass grows minimally or not at all in some areas.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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At the same time, the shrinking economy, new limits on internet access, blocks on popular messaging apps and concerns over state surveillance are adding to a wider sense of disquiet that is already starting to be reflected in polling data.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Each week, the competitors will push themselves to their athletic limits to pass courses that challenge their strength, speed and agility.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Ursula stared up from the gloomy nave at the enormous mahogany machine booming from the balcony and, rising from it, those shining, impossible banks of pipes that reached into the arches above.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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New York City's sewer network is complex, with pipes spanning over 7,400 miles.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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After his death, Ashe's lawyer DeMille (Oded Fehr) returns the video of Coop stealing that the billionaire had kept as blackmail, and wires Coop the $600 million that Coop had previously returned to Ashe's account.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Inmates reported limited access to hygiene supplies and noted that loose wires were hanging from the ceiling due to unfinished visitation kiosks during the first few days of operation.—
Ben Wheeler
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Faster communication can improve service continuity, coordination, and situational awareness across large fleets.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Today’s commercial fleets are deploying towering, high-tech aerodynamic structures known as Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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