line up

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Recent Examples of line up That means no more lining up early for the flight in the hopes of snagging a precious aisle seat. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 Zhao agreed this lines up with anecdotes in Glassdoor reviews, but not the data in his research. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025 People began lining up around 10 p.m. — nearly 12 hours before Wednesday’s sentencing — but were quickly asked to disperse by court security, who informed them they weren’t allowed to line up before 4 a.m. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025 There aren’t many players in the league who can shut down the perimeter plays near the line of scrimmage, cover different body types, and then line up in deep zones and take away that part of the field. Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for line up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for line up
Verb
  • The event, organized by the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee, aims to revitalize the area and attract Asian businesses.
    Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
  • The Annenberg Foundation helped organize the concert but claims only an advisory role in how the money is spent.
    William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Even after the recent uptick, inflation remains lower than the pace registered in January, the month Trump took office.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 July 2025
  • However, the latest reading is weaker than the 5.4% growth registered in the first quarter.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The ducks all grouped together in front of the bride and groom, seemingly ready to pose for photos too.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • One caveat is that earnings reports tend to be grouped by industry, and the stats and narrative can change as different sectors take their turn in the hot seat.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • Since Sagittarius is the sign that speaks up for causes, Joah aligns with the Fire sign.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • Unlike in prior administrations or international AI principles frameworks that link flourishing to ethics, equity, or the protection of rights, Trump’s use aligns more with a pro-growth, pro-innovation worldview.
    Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • There has yet to be a sufficient conversation focused on how faculty use the tool to enhance their performance that might parallel the ongoing one regarding student use.
    Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • In the film, Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells play Dom and Cole, a couple struggling to adopt a daughter, a process that paralleled Craig and Crano’s real life.
    William Earl, Variety, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • For a low-calorie, sugar-free option, order a Caffè Misto with 2% milk or a non-dairy milk, like coconut or almond milk.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 July 2025
  • At his arraignment Sunday night at Brooklyn Criminal Court, he was ordered held on bail of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • The clip shows a small child bouncing inside a hotel room, a visual that perfectly matches the mom's advice.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • Instead, choose plants (especially natives) that match your site’s light, soil, and moisture conditions.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Horowitz spent decades arranging for Sondheim’s archives to come to the Library of Congress.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
  • The controversy comes at a time the United States is trying to arrange a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025

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“Line up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line%20up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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