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as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
since the election, the president has taken a very conservative line
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as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
my line of business is "pre-owned" vehicles, and have I got a deal for you!
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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
advanced mathematics is a little outside of my line, but I'll see what I can do to help
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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
you really crossed the line with that outrageous display of bad behavior
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as in pipes
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the workers rushed to fix the leak in the gas line
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as in fleets
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
she owns a line of limousines
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as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
a 10th of all island residents are members of the line of this early settler
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as in lineages
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
he comes from a noble line that goes back several centuries
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as in cues
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as in margins
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Examples Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines
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Bollards – short, stout columns of metal or concrete used as street barriers – were being replaced on Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl in February.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Reading one of his columns, Avery had a question about the internet.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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To abate — or remove — asbestos from a home or room, there’s a long list of procedures workers must follow, including enclosing the area to make sure none of the fibers escape.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Penguin Random House Canada commits to ensure operational policies and procedures are developed under the AODA standards and compliance requirements.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
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Just like in all professions, people know each other.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Companies, recognizing the economic pressures on their workforce, may establish satellite offices in areas outside Manhattan to reduce the financial strain on their employees.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Zalando is set to purchase its German rival About You, with plans to grab more European market share and collaborate in areas such as business-to-business, logistics and payments.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fishing fleets hailing mostly from East Asia and Europe are plundering the southwest Indian Ocean, which spans from Kenya to the South African coast and includes Madagascar's waters.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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The industry’s growth is expected to continue as global market demand increases and the Chinese military expands its naval capabilities, including the size of its fleets, according to SCMP.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2024
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The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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People work extremely hard all year long and this is the perfect time of year to slow down a bit and actually appreciate the joy of the season with their coworkers and families.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Such policies, Qureshi said, respect the values and experiences of diverse communities across Wisconsin.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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People with occupations where they could be exposed to infected birds or other animals are at a greater risk of being infected by the bird flu.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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These occupations must require special knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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