beelined

Definition of beelinednext
past tense of beeline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beelined
Verb
  • The measure governs the records of the president, vice president and certain parts of the Executive Office of the President, like the National Security Council, and sets out requirements for the maintenance, access and preservation of information during and after a presidency.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The final part tells the story of an outlaw who doesn’t set out to become a legend but ends up one anyway.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This prediction bore out around 2020, when China’s warhead stockpiles overtook those of France.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
  • On March 19, the 87-degree high overtook the earlier record of 81 set in 2015.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Investors are now bracing for the war to last for some time, which would likely set off inflation in global markets and could stunt Asia's economic growth.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Odom set off that October for Hof’s Love Ranch in Crystal, about 80 miles outside of Las Vegas.
    Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • It feels pointed at this point.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In response, the driver jumped out of the truck, sprinted toward Whelan's vehicle and punched, kicked and grabbed the teen, according to the court document.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Others sprinted to the chain-link fence surrounding the pitch to dance alongside their supporters.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The old woman’s face lit with recognition, and what, indeed, were the chances of this?
    Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Samuel Helenius and Alex Laferriere also lit the lamp.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the 32nd minute, Jónsdóttir once again outran Anderson down the left sideline to create another breakaway.
    Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • But there was time for one final score when Payne outran the Cincinnati defense for a 9-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining to lift TCU to a 31-17 halftime lead.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But the major goal of the flight, along with putting the Orion through its paces, is to test the planning, procedures and flight control protocols for managing upcoming moon landing missions after a half-century gap between the Artemis and Apollo programs.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Joe hit three 3-pointers in an 85-second flurry to put the Thunder up 99-61 in the third quarter.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Beelined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beelined. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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