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lining up

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verb

present participle of line up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining up
Noun
  • The alignment reflects a transactional relationship in which Washington gains access to strategic resources while Caracas seeks revenue and international legitimacy during a fragile transition.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Since the inception of their alignment with the Kraken, the Mavericks have advanced to the Kelly Cup playoffs each season, including a trip to the finals.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Democrats are aligning themselves with that mindset, handing Republicans the mantle of the AI-image party … and waiting for the backlash.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Campbell said the deal requires aligning multiple players in a challenging lending environment.
    John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In theory, that’s what Slot wants his side to do, but in practice this season, due to personnel, fitness and at times structure, the Liverpool high press has lacked the intensity, aggression and intelligence of previous years.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Given the structure's historic landmark status, preserving heritage was of utmost importance.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Groups including Greenpeace and the Environment and Natural Resources Foundation are organizing a public class-action lawsuit describing the bill’s passage as a flawed process that dismissed public concerns over water safety.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • These include waking users, preparing breakfast, cleaning rooms, organizing household items, and operating certain appliances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Richey opened the top of the seventh registering a strikeout.
    Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
  • His trajectory hasn’t been entirely linear, with Perreault registering only three points during a 17-game stretch that spanned all of January and February.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • By Saturday, the Pentagon had surged more than 150 aircraft to join the effort to rescue the weapons system officer, Dude 44B, including 64 fighter jets, four bombers, 48 refuelers, 13 rescue planes and 26 intelligence and jamming aircraft, sources told CBS News.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Gene and Katie Hamilton Tribune Content Agency Designers tell us that an attractive way to showcase a collection is by grouping them together on a wall shelf to call attention to the display.
    Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Depending on your space, make sure each seat has an easy entry and exit in the furniture grouping to avoid tripping or crowding.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The left-hander gave up eight runs — matching his career high — on 10 hits and two walks.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This matching linen-blend set makes getting dressed a breeze.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Lining up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining%20up. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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