1
a
: a list of players taking part in a game (as of baseball)
the starting lineup
b
: the players on such a list
2
a
: an alignment (as in entertainment or politics) of persons or things having a common purpose, distinction, or bond
the show's star-studded lineup
b
: line sense 11
the new lineup of fall fashions
c
: a television programming schedule
tonight's lineup of programs
3
: a line of persons arranged especially for inspection or for identification by police
was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup
lined up; lining up; lines up
1
: to assume an orderly linear arrangement
line up for inspection
2
: to align oneself
he lined up with the liberals against the bill
Examples of lineup in a Sentence
Noun
The team has a powerful lineup.
The networks all had different lineups for the new season.
She was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup.
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Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The media is invited and TV crews will deliver live hits from inside and outside the headquarters, but there is not a lineup of temporary studios for live coverage, as Election Central had.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Jack Irvin, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In fact, the hugely popular, controversial comedian has already lined up 32 arena and amphitheater shows across North America for 2025.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Noun
General Motors has developed its EV lineup aggressively and has succeeded in qualifying the Lyriq, the Blazer EV, and the Equinox EV for the full $7,500 Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, which can now be applied at the point of sale.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The media is invited and TV crews will deliver live hits from inside and outside the headquarters, but there is not a lineup of temporary studios for live coverage, as Election Central had.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The cellular provider set up the Sabrina’s Sweet Spot pop-up truck at The Grove shopping center over the weekend, and hundreds of Carpenter devotees lined up for hours to experience the exciting activation.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In fact, the hugely popular, controversial comedian has already lined up 32 arena and amphitheater shows across North America for 2025.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineup. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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lineup
1 of 2 noun
line·up
ˈlī-ˌnəp 
1
: a line of persons arranged especially for identification by police
2
a
: a list of players taking part in a game (as baseball)
b
: the players on such a list
line up
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)lī-ˈnəp
1
: to come together or arrange in a line or rows
line up for inspection
2
: to put into alignment
line up the edges so they are even
line up the decimal points before adding or subtracting
3
: to arrange for
lined up support for the candidate
lined up a summer job
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