as in scramble
informal
a quickly followed straight or direct course
He made a beeline for the kitchen.
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as in to overtake
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Recent Examples of beeline
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Image Image Image Video Image Early on Monday, the day after the Expo’s opening, Eiko Nakanishi, 49, and her father, Masao Nakanishi, 77, made a beeline to the American pavilion.
—Hiroko Masuike/the New York Times, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
After that game, Randle beelined to the Timberwolves’ locker room, then left the Target Center without addressing the media.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Beeler can be heard calling out on the video, with her mother-in-law unresponsive and solely focused on making a beeline to her car.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Image Image Image Video Image Early on Monday, the day after the Expo’s opening, Eiko Nakanishi, 49, and her father, Masao Nakanishi, 77, made a beeline to the American pavilion.
—Hiroko Masuike/the New York Times, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
The last thing most people would have wanted to do immediately after landing is beeline it to a place of misery and hear victims’ sad stories.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
After that game, Randle beelined to the Timberwolves’ locker room, then left the Target Center without addressing the media.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beeline
Noun
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While both scenarios are highly unlikely, both are also quite real – will there be a shortage of retail product or will the prices just go up as retail scrambles to meet demand?—
Rick Helfenbein,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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With the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) biting hard, Newcastle had a desperate scramble to raise £60million ($80m) and avoid a points deduction.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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With Dina patched up and on the mend, Ellie and Jesse set out to meet up with Tommy — but something is nagging at Jesse, who presses Ellie to spill the news that Dina is pregnant.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Like Smith, Franklin initially set out to be a poet while studying at Stanford, veering to a more corporate path after graduation.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
Verb
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However, in 2023, Dr. Pepper overtook Pepsi as the No. 2 bestselling soda on the list.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The principality’s narrow streets are particularly ill-suited to the current Formula 1 cars and make overtaking all but impossible.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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These sweet, tart treats get a dash of sugar to top off the crust, a sprinkle of orange zest, and loads of strawberry and rhubarb inside—all within a crusted pie that’s about the size of a muffin.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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As Rory, Alexis Bledel was preppy with a dash of Delia*s catalog, with a strong focus on cozy knits (see: Rory Gilmore Fall).—
Lindy Segal,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Soon after 10:45 am local time, Sunny set off to the sky for the first time, kicking off a new era of her life, the organization confirmed on Facebook.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates!—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Hares are built for speed and agility, capable of outrunning most predators with powerful, long jumps.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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What a remarkable run to fall behind entering the final curve, jostle with another horse in the final straight, only to outrun Gosger at the post.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Pod coffee was an easier way to make a single cup in a hurry.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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As a result, condo inventory has skyrocketed in South Florida, while sales and prices have started to fall, putting struggling condo owners in an even tougher spot.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Beeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beeline. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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