beelining

verb

Definition of beeliningnext
present participle of beeline
1
as in putting

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2
as in overtaking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beelining
  1. putting
  2. outrunning
  3. outpacing
  4. accelerating
  5. sprinting
  6. directing
  7. outstripping
  8. galloping
Verb
  • Curry mentioned the need to be more aggressive earlier in the game, noting that could mean putting him on the ball more often in the first quarter.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Meantime, government spending is out of control, with expenditures outrunning the tax receipts by just under $2 trillion.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • For one, by inserting Tillman, and shaving off some minutes for Porziņģis, Horford, and even Jayson Tatum, the Celtics should - theoretically - enter the postseason with far more energy, and fresh legs, providing them with an ample chance of simply outrunning their opposition.
    Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of outrunning
Verb
  • Year to date, the stock is still up nearly 33%, outpacing the S & P 500′s 26% gain.
    Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In other economic news last week, November retail sales came in mixed, with the headline number outpacing expectations.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of outpacing
Verb
  • This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and other representatives in 2023 aims to eradicate toxic chemicals in turnout gear while accelerating the development of safer alternatives.
    Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When revenue picks up, the business can pay back more, accelerating growth without financial strain.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • American Jews are truly in a Red Queen's race, sprinting to try keep our place in the buying binge.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Digne is tasked with sprinting upfield when a move develops and crossing in advanced areas.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of sprinting
Verb
  • What does directing a legendary actor like Harrison Ford look like?
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Flying Lotus – Spirit Box Flying Lotus has been working more in the film and television world lately, scoring and writing, as well as directing a feature film, Ash, due out in 2025.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of directing
Verb
  • While Haul is only in beta version, demand appears to be outstripping supply.
    Katie Tarasov,Devan Burris, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Shares of the Cheesecake Factory have risen 43% this year, outstripping the S&P 500′s gains of 27% over the same period.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of outstripping
Verb
  • Hobbyhorse competitions feature young enthusiasts trotting, galloping, and cantering on toy horses in various disciplines, such as jumping and dressage.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Horses galloping across the Western plains.
    Reuven Perlman, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of galloping
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