beelined

verb

Definition of beelinednext
past tense of beeline
1
as in set out

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2
as in overtook

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beelined
  1. set out
  2. overtook
  3. set off
  4. sprinted
  5. put
  6. outpaced
  7. struck
  8. accelerated
Verb
  • Researchers didn’t set out to conduct worker interviews and don’t have information for every REI supplier factory.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Years later, in 2016, Viren sets out to write a book that treats that period in her life as an allegory for the rise of fascism in the United States.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of set out
Verb
  • Frozen seafood was the norm, even before online shopping overtook supermarket visits.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The family believed her mounting ailments overtook her.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of overtook
Verb
  • The shooting set off a massive search, with investigators now offering a total reward of $60,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Most notably, the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 set off a catastrophic tsunami that devastated Crescent City, washing away 29 city blocks and killing at least 11 people.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of set off
Verb
  • Upon landing in the city on Tuesday, Lauren rushed to the Bund, sprinted up the stairs, and arrived just in time for the exhilarating moment.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
  • At the final whistle Saturday, the players and coaches on the bench sprinted on to the field as if trying to outrun 10 seasons of mediocrity.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of sprinted
Verb
  • In some cases, brands have opted to put entire episodes on YouTube and TikTok in hopes of catching young peoples’ attention and drawing them to a specific service, as Disney recently did with the premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Trump, who has pledged to reduce government spending, could put Medicaid on the chopping block.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of put
Verb
  • The company reported a nearly ten percent decline in wine and spirits shipments in the second quarter of this year, and overall wine has far outpaced sales of spirits in the portfolio.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Scottsdale also outpaced other cities in the categories of quality of life, activities available, and health care quality, which earned the city a high spot in the list despite its poor performance in the affordability rank.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of outpaced
Verb
  • Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struck
Verb
  • Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerated
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