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lining up

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verb

present participle of line up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining up
Noun
  • And that's during a very specific orbital alignment that occurs once every two years or so as the two planets travel around the sun.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • My exterior gender and interior one were out of alignment, and every attempt to sync them—with corresponding clothes, a rich fantasy life, and standing up over the toilet bowl to pee, messily—ultimately failed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • However, with form improving, fixtures aligning, and motivation sky-high, their players could be exactly the kind of bold picks that make all the difference in the closing weeks.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Diamond Recovery Group is committed to national accreditation, consistently meeting and exceeding the standards set by The Joint Commission and aligning with CARF/ASAM frameworks.
    Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
  • There were signs of rodent entry in some structures on the couple’s property.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • Through time-lapse analysis, researchers identified copper as the essential architect of the self-organizing process.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
  • Activists Maria Grazia Demontis [left] and Alberto Sala, photographed inside the archaeological monument Giants’ Tomb of Pascarédda, have worked to stop the construction of wind farms by organizing protests and taking legal actions through their organization Gallura Coordination.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Tax account transcripts are available online by registering to use the Individual Online Account to view, print, or download, or by mail, according to the IRS.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • Fair’s bill would help a small number of independents who were on the fence about registering with a party in the final three weeks before an election.
    Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • As long as college remains a way for upwardly mobile kids to stand out from one another, and as long as employers believe that a better college degree is a sign of a better potential worker, the American university system should survive, even if teaching methods change.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 5 May 2026
  • The organization implements a proactive system of internal oversight, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews to ensure continuous compliance and performance across all locations.
    Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Rather than grouping artists around a theme, curator Miguel Rodez invited each participant to work within the circular format while maintaining their own visual language.
    Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
  • One approach is to organize agendas more intentionally, grouping high-interest items separately and allocating more time where community impact is greatest.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented DNA evidence matching blood found on the rim of Alnaji’s megaphone to Kessler.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • There were even moments of consensus around issues like extending the life of California’s last nuclear plant and matching film production tax credits offered by other states and countries.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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“Lining up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining%20up. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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