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lining up

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verb

present participle of line up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining up
Noun
  • Still, some analysts view the agreement as more of a signal of displeasure to Washington than a pivot toward alignment with Beijing.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The three celestial bodies will appear to be within a degree of each other, forming an almost perfect straight-line alignment for some and a tight triangle for others, depending on location.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The package actually does a good job aligning incentives.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • By embracing forward thinking and aligning on principles like solving problems at the source, empowering local teams and continuously improving processes with a localized approach, global organizations can unlock lasting opportunities for growth, efficiency and resilience.
    Jim O'Brien, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Leaders who can diagnose feedback loops, surface mental models and align vision with structure will turn collaboration from aspiration into execution.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.
    Ernestine Siu Shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Analysts say the demand for systems that can turn raw healthcare data into actionable insights is only accelerating.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Chen has participated in both the supplier and wholesale sides of the alcoholic beverage three-tier system during his career and has witnessed the data discrepancy pain points under unstable policy change and nuanced market data in both segments.
    Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Connections is all about grouping words.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • To avoid a cluttered appearance and make the cabinet shelves appear as though they were styled with intention, Cordony recommends grouping items.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa, was charged with five felonies, including perjury, procuring or offering a false or forged document to be filed, casting a ballot when not entitled to vote and registering a non-existent person to vote.
    Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Cameron had an even distribution of his pitches while registering 56 swings and 16 whiffs.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of designing every joint one by one, the engineers can copy layouts from anatomy books, making the whole design process easier.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
  • New hotels come in all shapes and sizes and can feature custom furnishings, open-plan layouts, views that overlook crystal blue water, rooftop infinity pools with panoramic views, culinary artistry and transformative Wellbeing Centers.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Lining up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining%20up. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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