lining up 1 of 2

lining up

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verb

present participle of line up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining up
Noun
  • Understanding how different cultures express alignment would have saved Alejandro from costly miscommunication.
    Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Tide Sandal Your average flip flops certainly don’t have the arch support of these stylish sandals, designed with Vionic’s exclusive alignment technology.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • So your suggestions were about altering the structure of the show?
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Wander down a spiral staircase and through to the imposing central courtyard of the building, and an unusual structure sat pride of place: an installation of the legendary French designer Charlotte Perriand’s La Maison au Bord de l’Eau.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The 2018 model introduced a 360-degree camera system and became the first full-size luxury SUV with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The city's elevated rapid transit system and subway shut down.
    Time, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Some games won't be compatible, but that will likely be a short list dependent upon the original Joy-Cons' layout and features.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Everything from the choice of words on the page to the flow and layout and click-through to the visual design.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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