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
Though Delta Air Lines has clear size guidelines for carry-on items—typically a combined length, width and height not exceeding 45 linear inches—enforcement can vary by airport and boarding zone.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
There's also a linear option with properly straight lines and coverage that's just about perfect for handheld vlogging.
—PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
City’s attack became more linear, often seeking Haaland early or recycling possession to reset the build-up.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
There's also a linear option with properly straight lines and coverage that's just about perfect for handheld vlogging.
—PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
City’s attack became more linear, often seeking Haaland early or recycling possession to reset the build-up.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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Product decisions are guided by customer needs, but there is no direct customer control over individual features.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the Masters will give six direct exemptions to winners of different national opens: namely the Scottish Open, Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open and the South African Open.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Cougars currently dominate that record 72-17-3 and have won the last 10 straight meetings between the teams in a run that dates back to 2001.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Aug. 2025
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Shares declined for a third straight week, extending the stock’s recent losing streak.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Decades of federal meddling in immigration, census counting, and voting procedures have turned what should be straightforward representation into a rigged game.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Debate For executives trying to navigate these waters, here is my straightforward advice for SEO vs LLM.—
Rishi Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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