1
2
as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
since the election, the president has taken a very conservative line
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
8
as in fleets
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
she owns a line of limousines
Synonyms & Similar Words
9
10
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
11
as in lineages
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
he comes from a noble line that goes back several centuries
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in cues
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in margins
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lines
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The robotics race is quickly splitting along geographic lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Shortly after state legislators announced the nearly $4 billion plan to get the Chiefs across state lines, Olathe Chamber of Commerce CEO, Tim McKee, said that the city had been working under a nondisclosure agreement for nearly two years to secure those facilities.
—Sofi Zeman
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Once water is restored, residents should flush their lines until the water runs clear.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Substations take in high-voltage electricity from transmission lines and reduce it to a lower voltage that can be safely carried by distribution lines to homes and businesses.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The space reflects Aeyde’s signature understated and clean aesthetic rooted in the Bauhaus and Brutalism movements via geometric lines, furniture and textural interplay through a mix of travertine and veined marbles, wood and steel elements.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Are there ethical lines being crossed here?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The robotics race is quickly splitting along geographic lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Shortly after state legislators announced the nearly $4 billion plan to get the Chiefs across state lines, Olathe Chamber of Commerce CEO, Tim McKee, said that the city had been working under a nondisclosure agreement for nearly two years to secure those facilities.
—Sofi Zeman
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Once water is restored, residents should flush their lines until the water runs clear.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Substations take in high-voltage electricity from transmission lines and reduce it to a lower voltage that can be safely carried by distribution lines to homes and businesses.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The space reflects Aeyde’s signature understated and clean aesthetic rooted in the Bauhaus and Brutalism movements via geometric lines, furniture and textural interplay through a mix of travertine and veined marbles, wood and steel elements.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Are there ethical lines being crossed here?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
Noun
-
Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Conceived as a modern tropical mansion visible to drivers crossing the causeway that connects Miami Beach to Miami, the house stood out for its tall columns flanked by nearly transparent white curtains from ceiling to floor, opening panoramically to the pool and Biscayne Bay.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Drug policies and procedures are continuing to be adjusted to changing conditions, like in November when new sentencing guidelines took effect.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Post, a lawyer, said other professions, such as attorneys and psychologists, have confidentiality rules like those of priests and pastors, but there is a difference between them.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Respected people in their professions.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Some might have expected Declan Rice alone to win those headers or harass the opposition in that manner, but the partnership between these two is about more than just Zubimendi allowing the England midfielder to burst into goalscoring areas.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
-
But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Keep monitoring your pipes as they thaw.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
-
During the initial two years of the project, Antonio Dominguez, the city’s director of water utilities, said 1,000 lead pipes were replaced with copper.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
State audits in 2025 of PG&E substations in the Bay Area that found problems including missing fire extinguishers, oil leaks, non-functional cooling fans, loose wires, holes where bolts should be, and birds nesting in electrical equipment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
-
To limit the number of stray wires on your desk, this lamp includes ports for both USB and USB-C charging cables.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
For operators that require 200 kilometers or more of daily range, these limitations can translate into larger vehicle fleets, disrupted workflows, and higher operating costs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
-
The rollout will happen in phases, starting with its narrowbody and dual-class regional fleets, the company said.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share