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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
Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Some employers and employees remain unclear about where the red lines are and what happens when they’re crossed, says Jonathan Segal, an attorney and partner at Duane Morris in New York who specializes in employment law.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The double-digit dose of L-ascorbic acid visibly evens out skin tone and softens lines over time.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Long lines of traffic stretched down Gaza’s coastal road Tuesday, with vehicles piled high with mattresses and belongings while others fled on foot.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Also, using the bathroom for non-essential purposes and occupying the space for an extended period can cause lines—and headaches for the crew.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Other municipalities, across state lines, have also seen serious crimes related to domestic violence so far this year.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But there hasn’t been a time in recent memory where the lines between the two have been more blurred.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Humans can also read between the lines, understand nuance, adapt to change and lend a listening ear in ways machines can’t.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Some employers and employees remain unclear about where the red lines are and what happens when they’re crossed, says Jonathan Segal, an attorney and partner at Duane Morris in New York who specializes in employment law.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The double-digit dose of L-ascorbic acid visibly evens out skin tone and softens lines over time.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Long lines of traffic stretched down Gaza’s coastal road Tuesday, with vehicles piled high with mattresses and belongings while others fled on foot.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Also, using the bathroom for non-essential purposes and occupying the space for an extended period can cause lines—and headaches for the crew.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Other municipalities, across state lines, have also seen serious crimes related to domestic violence so far this year.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But there hasn’t been a time in recent memory where the lines between the two have been more blurred.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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Everything about this rental is over-the-top, from the palm trees that flank the front door to the grand entry hall complete with marble columns, a sweeping staircase, and ceiling frescos.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Place them in corners or tie around porch columns.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Breast augmentation has been among the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures for almost two decades, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and patients are discussing their implants more than ever before, down to specific surgical techniques.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rather than invasive procedures, patients undergo a simple blood draw — a liquid biopsy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Brits still point to the overrepresentation of French names in high-status professions as evidence of a rigid and enduring class system.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal control officers, wildlife workers, laboratory workers who handle live rabies virus and people in similar professions should also consider prophylaxis.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Broader Implications For Employees The decision underscores limits on OPM's authority.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Start with more manageable aspects of online safety when kids are younger, like disabling direct messages and limits on screen time, and build your way towards topics that will require a nuanced understanding of social dynamics online.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaky pipes, faucets, roofs, or air conditioners can all create excess humidity and may lead to overly damp environments.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Seal areas where cable TV wires, phone lines, and other utility wires and pipes, outdoor facets, dryer vents and similar objects enter buildings.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hang each faux window on wires looped over hooks for easy installation year after year.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The commission was established in the 1980s as cable companies connected communities through its wires.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Regarding their home ports, the SSGN and SSBN fleets are based on either the East Coast or the West Coast.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Logistics providers embed IoT and edge analytics into fleets, monitoring location, temperature and predictive maintenance.—
Lori Thomas,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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