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as in profession
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 area
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 limit
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 pipe
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 family
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 lineage
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 to line up
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Recent Examples of line
Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Bears fans weren’t worried, though, as four-star slinger Austin Novosad was in line to sign to the program when the early signing period opened.
—Dallas News, 9 Feb. 2023
Lisa Krajci was first in line at Ray's Wine and Spirits in Wauwatosa Wednesday and waited to meet her favorite baller from her childhood − legendary basketball player Scottie Pippen.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
Unlike the other two phones in this line, the highest amount of storage is 256GB.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 8 Feb. 2023
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Under the existing water-rights system, that makes the district among the last in line to be required to take cuts in a shortage.
—Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Bears fans weren’t worried, though, as four-star slinger Austin Novosad was in line to sign to the program when the early signing period opened.
—Dallas News, 9 Feb. 2023
Lisa Krajci was first in line at Ray's Wine and Spirits in Wauwatosa Wednesday and waited to meet her favorite baller from her childhood − legendary basketball player Scottie Pippen.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
Unlike the other two phones in this line, the highest amount of storage is 256GB.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 8 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line
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For men, the style queue has been legendary, apart from novel technology.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The queue for the new Test Track includes a trio of concept cars from General Motors, dating from 1900.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is taking a page out of sister Kylie Jenner's playbook and revealing every cosmetic procedure she's done over the years.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Usher and Tom Brady Two titans in their respective professions, Usher and Brady were photographed near each other at the Gritti Palace Hotel.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Their professions range from sales representatives to community coaches, and Auckland’s winnings of roughly €4 million ($4.5 million) from the Club World Cup—peanuts to elite clubs—is a fortune for an entity and federation not used to dealing in such sums.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Two Kansas City suburbs are home to some of the safest drivers in the country, a new report says, while other parts of the area has become substantially more risky to drive in over the last 10 years.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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On Thursday, during an appearance on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright warned that the grid was reaching its limit.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The Senate bill would reduce the deductions for individuals making over $150,000, while the House bill does not include income limits.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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The power consumption and capital costs associated with the infrastructure AI demands also apply to the pipes that connect everything, from the wired infrastructure to the cellular and satellite networks that pull it all together and enable AI outputs to be used in real-world applications.—
Charles Yeomans,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The facility is also required to inspect the ponds, pumps and pipes in the system, fix or replace any issues and submit their reports to the water board.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Scope of supply: Nothing Headphone (1), case, USB-C cable, 3.5mm jack, user guide.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The pillow comes with a drawstring carrying bag, a 3.5mm auxiliary audio cable, and a USB-C charging cable with a wall adapter.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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The resort also uses a fleet of electric vehicles for day-to-day operations.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Jeep and Dodge maker Stellantis, meanwhile, recently partnered with U.S.-based Ample to integrate battery swapping technology to a fleet of 100 Fiat 500 EVs in Madrid, Spain.—
Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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