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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
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
In Ethiopia, which has faced years of internal armed conflict, largely along ethnic lines, the GERD has proven a source of national pride, said Mekdelawit Messay, an Ethiopian water researcher at Florida International University.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Colors and prints are inspired by his family’s Persian roots, and this East-West juxtaposition will be on full display in his spring collection, bringing together the glamorous style of Iranian songstress Googoosh with the clean lines of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Ancine has also raised the investment limit per film in their most recent funding lines of the Audiovisual Sector Fund, the main film incentive in Brazil.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
That can take perhaps five to 10 minutes for 100,000 lines of code.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But there hasn’t been a time in recent memory where the lines between the two have been more blurred.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Greene, who had been born on Six Nations of the Grand River reserve near Brantford, Ontario, Canada, told the Television Academy that the most difficult part of filming the movie had been learning his lines.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Other municipalities, across state lines, have also seen serious crimes related to domestic violence so far this year.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
In Ethiopia, which has faced years of internal armed conflict, largely along ethnic lines, the GERD has proven a source of national pride, said Mekdelawit Messay, an Ethiopian water researcher at Florida International University.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Colors and prints are inspired by his family’s Persian roots, and this East-West juxtaposition will be on full display in his spring collection, bringing together the glamorous style of Iranian songstress Googoosh with the clean lines of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Ancine has also raised the investment limit per film in their most recent funding lines of the Audiovisual Sector Fund, the main film incentive in Brazil.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
That can take perhaps five to 10 minutes for 100,000 lines of code.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But there hasn’t been a time in recent memory where the lines between the two have been more blurred.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Greene, who had been born on Six Nations of the Grand River reserve near Brantford, Ontario, Canada, told the Television Academy that the most difficult part of filming the movie had been learning his lines.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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The six columns supporting the 90-foot tall mantle represent Cuba’s six traditional provinces.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Marble floors gleamed beneath towering columns, and the chandeliers cast a warm, golden light.—
Maggie Downs,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Establish clear handoff procedures and determine who is responsible for what tasks when someone is out.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The current no-kill policy limits when veterinary staff can euthanize animals — with the procedures allowed when an animal is deemed too sick or dangerous to live.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Data professions feel compelled to stick with the traditional technical metrics that exercise and demonstrate their expertise.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The share of doctors who belong to unions is rising quickly at a time when organized labor is losing ground with other professions.—
Patrick Aguilar,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Election Board, which oversees voting within Kansas City limits, will receive about $900,000 from the general fund in the Jackson County budget about three weeks before the election, Ealom and KCEB Republican Director Shawn Kieffer said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Paris prosecutor’s office said pig heads had been found in front of at least two mosques in Paris and one just outside the city limits.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Batons, sticks, pipes, and small arms are among their favorite weapons.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Included is a set of pipes at the front of the sanctuary, behind the pulpit, called the Chancel Swell, which is used when the organ is played for smaller gatherings.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike your conventional robotic models that rely on boundary wires, the Lymow One employs RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and Vision AI navigation to map your lawn precisely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sensors and software installed in wires can adjust electricity flows, which can add 20 percent or more additional capacity by enabling wires to safely carry more electricity when weather conditions allow.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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Air Force officials said the smaller version would allow fighter jets such as the F-35 to carry multiple Quicksink rounds, expanding options for commanders to disrupt enemy fleets or logistics vessels from multiple platforms.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trucking fleets want to see healthy competition across the truck-makers and each OEM has one or more partners to launch products.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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