as in direct
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
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Recent Examples of linear
Significant linear generation capacity is already in various stages of development and commercial operation, and this technology is being adopted by major companies and data center developers who cannot wait for the grid to catch up.
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Vinod Khosla,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The book, like the exhibition, is overwhelming, resists linear reading, and purposefully drives the observer into a state of disorientation.
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Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Comcast’s linear cable TV networks were earlier spun off to shareholders as Versant Media Group.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for linear
Vinod Khosla,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The book, like the exhibition, is overwhelming, resists linear reading, and purposefully drives the observer into a state of disorientation.
—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Comcast’s linear cable TV networks were earlier spun off to shareholders as Versant Media Group.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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Reliable plasma diagnostics are considered a key requirement because direct measurements inside fusion reactors become increasingly difficult as temperatures and neutron radiation levels rise.
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The Angels have lost five straight and 11 of 17 since June 17.
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On a night he was named an All-Star for the third straight season and 10th time in his career, pitcher Chris Sale led the Braves in an 14-3 blasting of the Mets on Saturday at Truist Park.
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On paper, the outcomes appeared fairly straightforward, though both matches delivered plenty of drama.
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How the Four-Box Decluttering Method Works The four-box decluttering method is a pretty simple and straightforward one.
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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