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lining up

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verb

present participle of line up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining up
Noun
  • This approach is echoed by PwC, who, in their survey, stress the importance of clear metrics and reporting to the board, focusing on strategic alignment, risk management and performance.
    Rohan Sharma, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The type of lunar eclipse depends on how precise the alignment of the three bodies is.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Mar. 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
  • Seen from above, the structure is almost shaped like a drinking straw, with a straight section followed by a curved corner.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
  • While fostering innovation and autonomy, Zoho must also prioritize robust governance and strategic alignment alongside the company’s decentralized structure to ensure cohesive execution across such a diverse portfolio.
    Melody Brue, Forbes, 18 Mar. 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 big picture: The fires that have razed at least 170,000 acres ignited Friday are tied to the same giant storm system that brought tornadoes to the U.S. South, per Axios' Andrew Freedman.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Studying young systems like the one powering LBN 483 is vital for learning more about how stars form, beginning with a giant cloud of molecular gas that becomes destabilized, undergoes gravitational collapse and fragments into clumps, each clump being the womb of a new star system.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 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
  • Refresh your layout and format A clean, modern CV layout enhances readability and makes a strong first impression.
    Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The problem worsens with two-column layouts, tables, charts, and scanned documents with poor image quality.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2025.

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