starting lineup
noun
: the list of players who are playing when a game begins
The manager has made some changes to the starting lineup.
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Daytona 500 starting lineup *Open car that qualified into the Daytona 500.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The 5-foot-10 forward is an integral part of the Vikings’ experienced starting lineup that has been together for two seasons and is led by senior guard Lillian Barnes, a Ball State recruit.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Even with essentially his entire starting lineup unavailable because of injuries, Lakers coach JJ Redick still looked forward to competing against a worthy opponent in the San Antonio Spurs.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The 5-foot-10 forward is an integral part of the Vikings’ experienced starting lineup that has been together for two seasons and is led by senior guard Lillian Barnes, a Ball State recruit.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Even with essentially his entire starting lineup unavailable because of injuries, Lakers coach JJ Redick still looked forward to competing against a worthy opponent in the San Antonio Spurs.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Starting lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20lineup. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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