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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
Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Some people quoted lines from his nineties hip-hop group, the Coup; others knew him from the 2011 protest encampment Occupy Oakland.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Samsung operates 12 fabrication lines, employs over 260,000 people worldwide, and is investing $73 billion in semiconductor capex and R&D this year alone, the largest single-year chip investment by any company in history.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The interiors are all clean lines, and the vaulted ceilings and oversize windows bring a sense of openness.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Redford and Hoffman learned each other’s lines to create synergy and spontaneity, but their differences could lead to an element of friction, says Britton.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, the justices concluded in a 6-3 ruling that considering race when drawing political lines is in itself discriminatory.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Brian just had five lines of lyrics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Granit Xhaka was the midfielder primarily tasked with threading progressive passes through opposing lines, while Florian Wirtz would often receive these with space to turn and run towards goal.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Some people quoted lines from his nineties hip-hop group, the Coup; others knew him from the 2011 protest encampment Occupy Oakland.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Samsung operates 12 fabrication lines, employs over 260,000 people worldwide, and is investing $73 billion in semiconductor capex and R&D this year alone, the largest single-year chip investment by any company in history.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The interiors are all clean lines, and the vaulted ceilings and oversize windows bring a sense of openness.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Redford and Hoffman learned each other’s lines to create synergy and spontaneity, but their differences could lead to an element of friction, says Britton.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, the justices concluded in a 6-3 ruling that considering race when drawing political lines is in itself discriminatory.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Brian just had five lines of lyrics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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Students at the University of Missouri in Columbia took the fad to record-setting new heights on March 5, 1974, when 600 or so naked folks ran past the historic columns on campus while a crowd of about 1,500 people cheered them on.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Second of two columns on transformation in defense technology and manufacturing.—
David Ignatius,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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The concept extends beyond traditional medical tourism, where patients travel temporarily for surgeries or procedures before returning home.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The competitive clinic market has also pushed standards higher, with advanced technology and meticulous service now the norm for visitors seeking everything from a basic facial to more involved cosmetic procedures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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In contrast, the licensing bodies governing dozens of other professions in California, including doctors, nurses, police officers and lawyers, make the reasons that disciplinary actions were imposed easily accessible on their websites.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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For many, this may create an entry point into professions that might otherwise feel out of reach, especially for those balancing financial responsibilities or family commitments.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Kang agrees, but says there are limits to what the mayor can achieve.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Condensation develops on windows, mirrors, pipes, or other surfaces, caused by a difference in temperatures when humid air makes contact with cooler surfaces.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Concrete-block walls with pipes running down the tops of walls, piles of concrete, junk on top of junk.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Even the wiring had to be improvised at scale, with metal rods used in place of traditional jumper wires, since no off-the-shelf equivalents exist for a project of this size.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Designs were standardized within fleets but with enough variance from each other to keep the enemy stymied and not cause associations of a certain pattern with a certain type or class of ship.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The plan is to offer the service to businesses with large EV fleets, reducing their overall power bills.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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