as in direct
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
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Recent Examples of linear
The new linear division will be anchored by sports and news, led by CNN, with the company’s entertainment focus remaining at HBO and on Max.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Oil Kings are one of the best linear switches available today.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
The objective of such a move would be to eliminate the financial drag of linear networks, which are losing subscribers and advertising revenue at a steady clip.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Employees are now navigating their careers through horizontal moves to gain varied experiences rather than climbing a linear ladder.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Oil Kings are one of the best linear switches available today.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
The objective of such a move would be to eliminate the financial drag of linear networks, which are losing subscribers and advertising revenue at a steady clip.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Employees are now navigating their careers through horizontal moves to gain varied experiences rather than climbing a linear ladder.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
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The claim: Mexico broke off relations with Canada A Dec. 8 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) claims one North American nation has cut diplomatic ties with another.Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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And with Crystal Skull, Steven is trying to move Indiana Jones into the ’50s and out of the period that the previous three had existed in, that direct context of World War II.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is essential to ensure the print or pattern of the decal will be straight, as the counter/cabinet edge is likely not a completely straight line.Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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After Denver gave up fewer than 80 yards on the ground in four straight contests, the Colts totaled 149 yards in Week 15, and then the Chargers had 117 yards last week on Thursday Night Football.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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During training time, a tester enters a straightforward prompt that a user might one day ask, doing so to gauge what kind of answer the AI will produce.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Faye has an unusual ability to distill complicated, confusing dynamics into their essential components, offering straightforward advice that is never overly simple.Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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