as in alignment
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as in calling (up)
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as in aligning
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining up
Noun
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A number of Washington’s key plays on the ground came off same-side runs from shotgun, whereas most shotgun runs in the NFL go to the side away from the running back’s alignment — in other words, the back aligned to the left means the run will go to the right, or vice versa.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025 -
President Donald Trump's administration has already signed an executive order to suspend all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days, pending a comprehensive review to ensure alignment with the administration's policy objectives.—
Sylvana Quader Sinha,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While the idea of pursuing a new passion or aligning work with one’s evolving values is inspiring, the practical hurdles faced by career changers often feel insurmountable.—
Maria Alonso,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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From simplifying complex ideas and boosting engagement to aligning teams and fostering innovation, visual thinking unlocks the potential for clarity, efficiency and creativity.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Summary: This position identifies, compiles and organizes relevant data to analyze and draw sound logical conclusions for work assignments or examinations of financial institutions with minimal-to moderate-risk profiles and/or structures.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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These sort of ideas die in most corporate structures.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The vividly colored backdrop and stage dissolved to white; pattern, the organizing principle of the bodies and of the world that Abraham had so carefully constructed, was gone.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The firm said the focus is not on shifting entirely to one region, but creating a flexible system capable of addressing priorities such as response times, market proximity, or resource access during volatility.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said North Korea might be using a vertical cold-launch system to fire the missiles.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Douglas was fired after registering a 30-64 mark during his five-plus season tenure as general manager.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The 2023 All-Star selection went give games through the month of December without registering a goal; the Sabres went winless through those contests.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Downing sees many people try to fit too much furniture into a small bedroom layout.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Next up is the cat-cow, a dynamic yoga pose that’s great for mobilizing your lower back, which can get cranky after long periods of staying still.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
28 Dec. 2024
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Western officials also say Ukraine has relied too much on help from the West and hasn’t done enough to bolster its own war effort, especially in mobilizing enough troops.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Lining up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining%20up. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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