down the line
1 of 2phrase
1
: all the way : fully
supported him right down the line
2
: in the future
planning some further changes down the line
problems that might occur a few years down the line
: complete
a down-the-line union supporter
Synonyms of down the line
Examples of down the line in a Sentence
Adjective
a down-the-line supporter of the Republican Party
Recent Examples on the Web
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Brushing, flossing and regular cleanings function less like cosmetic upkeep and more like the kind of low-cost preventive habit that shows up in lifespan data years down the line.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Recently, that meant bringing in a standout college talent who seemed poised to make a difference for the organization down the line.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Long-term upgrades that can protect your home Structural upgrades to your home’s roofing, windows and drainage systems offer long-term storm protection and can prevent serious damage down the line.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Johan Vasquez found Jesus Gallardo, who nudged it down the line to Quinones.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
His down-the-line forehand averages 75 mph, which is 4 mph faster than the tour average but 6 mph slower than his usual regular topspin forehand.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
To streamline the calculations, Hammond and his team used artificial intelligence for translating the barrage of past runoff data into down-the-line predictions.
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Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Sadly, there was no space for her in either the main categories or the down-the-line spots.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
With Sinner serving at 2-9, Alcaraz ripped a down-the-line forehand winner to capture the match and fell to the court on his back.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Phrase
They can also be used to keep the satellite in orbit over the years, or potentially relocate the satellite later down the line.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Brushing, flossing and regular cleanings function less like cosmetic upkeep and more like the kind of low-cost preventive habit that shows up in lifespan data years down the line.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Recently, that meant bringing in a standout college talent who seemed poised to make a difference for the organization down the line.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Long-term upgrades that can protect your home Structural upgrades to your home’s roofing, windows and drainage systems offer long-term storm protection and can prevent serious damage down the line.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Johan Vasquez found Jesus Gallardo, who nudged it down the line to Quinones.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Adjective
Instead of the same wider down-the-line shots, the network showed tighter solo shots of select players, including Stephon Castle, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, as well as both head coaches.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
His down-the-line forehand averages 75 mph, which is 4 mph faster than the tour average but 6 mph slower than his usual regular topspin forehand.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
To streamline the calculations, Hammond and his team used artificial intelligence for translating the barrage of past runoff data into down-the-line predictions.
—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Sadly, there was no space for her in either the main categories or the down-the-line spots.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
With Sinner serving at 2-9, Alcaraz ripped a down-the-line forehand winner to capture the match and fell to the court on his back.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Down the line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20the%20line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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