beelined; beelining; beelines
: to go quickly in a straight direct course
Examples of beeline in a Sentence
Verb
He beelined out the door.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
When the inning ended, Lindor made a beeline toward the dugout.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Then, a black horse strode between the trees, beelining for Stires.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
With Orlando about 90 minutes northwest, most people headed to this part of the Sunshine State are making a beeline to the theme parks, which means missing out on Melbourne’s beautiful, uncrowded beaches; charming, historic downtown; and low-key, Old Florida vibe.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
When the inning ended, Lindor made a beeline toward the dugout.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Krumholz said there’s no reason for every woman to now beeline to the doctor’s office.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Then, a black horse strode between the trees, beelining for Stires.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Beeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beeline. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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