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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
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Trees and power lines were knocked down, leaving some residents without electricity.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Cruise lines are constantly managing a shifting inventory of cabin categories right up until embarkation day.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Three centuries later, the librarians of Alexandria took charge of the text, collating competing versions, marking doubtful lines, imposing a measure of order on the teeming verses.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Simple Geometry Geometric rugs with simple lines and shapes are undeniably versatile and easy to work into a room.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
The silhouette combined suede and tonal fabric with clean lines and a compact profile that evoked retro athletic sneakers.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
There were at least two blocks roped off with crime scene tape in front of the Antiques & Design Mall nearby Miami Shores village lines.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Production was structured along radically independent lines.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
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The Hermosa Beach Pier closed Sunday morning after a truck collided with nearby power lines.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Trees and power lines were knocked down, leaving some residents without electricity.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Cruise lines are constantly managing a shifting inventory of cabin categories right up until embarkation day.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Three centuries later, the librarians of Alexandria took charge of the text, collating competing versions, marking doubtful lines, imposing a measure of order on the teeming verses.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Simple Geometry Geometric rugs with simple lines and shapes are undeniably versatile and easy to work into a room.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
The silhouette combined suede and tonal fabric with clean lines and a compact profile that evoked retro athletic sneakers.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
There were at least two blocks roped off with crime scene tape in front of the Antiques & Design Mall nearby Miami Shores village lines.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Production was structured along radically independent lines.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Police say a man, who was a passenger in the sedan, was quickly extricated from the vehicle and received intensive advanced life-saving procedures by paramedics on site.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Owing to several conditions—new vetting procedures, ICE arrests of sponsors going through that vetting, and lack of access to lawyers (waitlists for pro-bono counsel are in the thousands)—a child’s average length of detention jumped to four months in 2025, up from just one month the year before.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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There is no proposal for an income VAT like the New Hampshire Business Enterprise Tax, with low rates made possible by an all-encompassing base, nor for the broad extension of the sales tax to professions and service businesses.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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For all but a few professions (airline pilot, air-traffic controller), Congress eliminated mandatory retirement in 1986, deeming it age discrimination; between 2000 and 2010, the number of college professors over the age of sixty-five doubled.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The property is within hiking distance of Hervadalir, one of the country’s largest geothermal areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Whether this Supreme Court, which in the redistricting world has sided against fair elections, will see its way to uphold these limits is far from certain.—
Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Common sources include heaters, ovens, fireplaces, water heaters, broken pipes, grills, and generators.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Traditional nuclear plants typically rely on large external pipes to connect these systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Since then, the city has touted its success in burying most of its wires while keeping rates competitive with other utilities.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the nation’s B-52 and B-1 bomber fleets, told airmen across the command that the deaths were a reminder of the risks involved in maintaining the nation’s strategic deterrent.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Those are the folks who buy the Chevy Silverado WT—well, them and fleets.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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