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as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
since the election, the president has taken a very conservative line
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as in professions
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 areas
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 limits
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 pipes
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 fleets
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
she owns a line of limousines
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as in families
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 lineages
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 cues
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Recent Examples of lines
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
But the actor turned wellness and lifestyle guru is bucking the norm—first, with that photo that shared skin texture and expression lines, and now by showing, not hiding, her grays.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
The resort’s Western hospitality is legendary, saving guests the hassle of planning and the tedium of ski lift lines.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Serious damage to buildings, trees and power lines is likely.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
This was very unexpected, and led to a lot of different lines of thought.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
And fans that deliver the best roast lines in the comments might win a Ninja CRISPi® PRO for themselves.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
But of course, novelists conjure and dream up the rest—Larette is someone who came to me way back in 2017, a woman who sang to her husband and whose life revolves around music, so that first few lines came easily.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
But the actor turned wellness and lifestyle guru is bucking the norm—first, with that photo that shared skin texture and expression lines, and now by showing, not hiding, her grays.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
The resort’s Western hospitality is legendary, saving guests the hassle of planning and the tedium of ski lift lines.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Serious damage to buildings, trees and power lines is likely.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
This was very unexpected, and led to a lot of different lines of thought.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
And fans that deliver the best roast lines in the comments might win a Ninja CRISPi® PRO for themselves.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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Vertical wood cladding on support columns and floating walls are a common feature throughout the residences.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cosmetic procedures for animals — especially canines — have quietly ballooned into a booming industry, with some vets reporting a spike in requests for everything from eye lifts to tummy tucks.—
Jane Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Other reports show that automation will be wide-reaching across a plethora of industries and professions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The union represents members in sensitive professions, including at the Ministry of Defence and military suppliers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her primary areas of study are hunter-gather societies, technological change, and human-material interactions most broadly.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
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The new season introduces formidable antagonists played by Jaideep Ahlawat as Rukma and Nimrat Kaur as Meera, who push the protagonist to his limits.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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New York City’s mayoral race has captured attention far beyond city limits.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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When that liquid becomes warm, it’s then sent through pipes to a facility that cools the liquid and sends it back to the data centers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Conveniently, says Seth Bacon, executive vp of media for MLS, the same pipes that allowed for lightning-fast trades are perfect for delivering ultra high-definition video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some are strapped to wires, waiting to be thrown into the air by various creatures.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rodents can damage a home by chewing on wires and insulation, and also carry several viruses that pose health risks.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bill would further require aircraft operators to equip their fleets with ADS-B in by 2031.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, aging aircraft fleets and a wave of retirements have created an urgent demand for new technicians.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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