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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
Modern bed skirts are tailored and pleated with clean lines.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Its unusual profile, interior layout, entertainment venues and cabin design reflect a moment when cruise lines were experimenting aggressively with what a large mainstream ship could be.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
McAfee resolved the charges, promising that the farm wouldn’t sell raw milk across state lines again.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Cruise lines have long relied on automatic gratuities.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
No more need for critical unmasking or reading between the lines.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
On Sunday mornings, lines extended outside the sanctuary doors, and ushers seated worshippers in every nook of the church, even on cushions on the altar stairs.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Of particular concern on Sunday night will be the intersection of multiple lines, with the southernmost line moving faster than the northernmost line.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Noun
Production was structured along radically independent lines.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
Modern bed skirts are tailored and pleated with clean lines.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Its unusual profile, interior layout, entertainment venues and cabin design reflect a moment when cruise lines were experimenting aggressively with what a large mainstream ship could be.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
McAfee resolved the charges, promising that the farm wouldn’t sell raw milk across state lines again.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Cruise lines have long relied on automatic gratuities.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
No more need for critical unmasking or reading between the lines.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
On Sunday mornings, lines extended outside the sanctuary doors, and ushers seated worshippers in every nook of the church, even on cushions on the altar stairs.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Of particular concern on Sunday night will be the intersection of multiple lines, with the southernmost line moving faster than the northernmost line.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The lottery is reviewing all applicable rules and procedures to determine the proper remedy.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Teams can use it to verify procedures, assess control room interactions, and evaluate how operators respond under pressure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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The protocols state that the IAA will maintain a post-detection sub-committee drawing international representation from the scientific, legal, ethics, social science, humanities and communications professions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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The group brought together different professions, generations, styles, and geographic origins.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The 6th Congressional District, which mostly consists of areas in Sacramento and Placer counties, is supposed to be a safe blue seat under the new boundaries passed with Proposition 50.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Villanova would toss the Owls aside by 20 for its 22nd consecutive win against their Philly opponents, a walkover victory that barely moved the needle anywhere outside of the city limits.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Large pipes can be seen leading into the tank, which could have held around half a million liters of water, according to measurements taken from satellite images.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Trees and utility wires were reported down across the region.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Some trees were down and poles on fire, and wires were down in the Ogden Dunes area, Barker said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Rideshare fleets require significant maintenance infrastructure to ensure the cars are clean and running properly.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The logistics of large drone fleets is complex and often cost-prohibitive.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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