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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
  • During the Cold War, these tensions were overlaid by competing alignments.
    Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
  • That should tell you that there were very significant, if not disagreements, there was no alignment on what we- what many of the things that were discussed that really meant.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • By aligning its product development with the creator identity, Torras is securing its place in a future where mobile creation is the dominant form of cultural currency.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Growers Guide emphasized how aligning with partners like BCI and SHI makes the feasibility of the data collection part of research achievable and actionable.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The fire destroyed more than 160 structures and charred 25,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.
    Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Gentle structure supports your peace, and kindness still gets results.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Fox News Digital has reached out to Singham and the groups organizing the pro-regime protests.
    Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • And how some close to him bristled when asked questions about his authoritarian streak and his departure from organizing, distractions that left the union’s power flagging.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The Senate was set to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, or SAVE America Act on Tuesday, March 17, and consider what could be a significant overhaul to voting procedure in the nation by requiring proof of citizenship upon registering to vote.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Salvadoran nationals who were deported from the United States have been arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and have disappeared into the Central American nation's prison system, according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Monday.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Embrace a design strategy that focuses on grouping plants in drifts or mass plantings.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Thurmon loves grouping similar hues together.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Guest rooms will feature interactive elements, games matching the floor theme, and a variety of new tech upgrades, including smart TVs in Hilton Connected Rooms and upgraded Wi-Fi throughout the property.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Aligning these assets with capable and motivated partners will benefit both drug developers and patients — and matching them carefully with capable entrepreneurial stakeholders could benefit both patients and investors.
    Annette Bakker, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Lining up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining%20up. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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