lines up

verb

present tense third-person singular of line up
1
as in groups

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2
as in parallels

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines up
  1. orders
  2. parallels
  3. aligns
  4. consists
  5. registers
  6. matches
  7. sorts
  8. equals
Verb
  • Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.
    — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 June 2026
Definition of orders
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  • Attorneys suing Lozano say her rise parallels an exponential increase in visa applications for trafficking and domestic abuse cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Trump administration alleges ‘rampant fraud’ Attorneys suing Lozano say her rise parallels an exponential increase in visa applications for trafficking and domestic abuse cases.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of parallels
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  • Twice before and twice after the solstice, the sunset angle aligns precisely with Manhattan’s street layout.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Employers frequently use educational credentials as filters during hiring, regardless of whether the knowledge gained directly aligns with workplace responsibilities.
    — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of aligns
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  • The domestic industry consists primarily of early-stage experimental projects, and federal regulators have not yet certified any next-generation advanced reactors for standard commercial sale in the United States.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • In Billie’s case, that consists mostly of neighborhood walks and the occasional hiking trail.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Definition of consists
Verb
  • Healthcare registers the effects of climate catastrophes, ecosystem failures and food shortages that also fuel political and social crises.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts and/or wings registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of registers
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  • There needs to be the excitement and energy that matches the game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The industry conversation around funding reform is urgent precisely because this generation deserves a system that matches their ambition and offers them a future.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of matches
Verb
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Your structure sorts the whole world into two boxes, oppressor and oppressed.
    — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
Definition of sorts
Verb
  • And the 2 million square feet in the complex equals seven Empire State buildings in New York City, said Chuck Kilroy of Delaware North, the casino project consultant.
    — Joe Marusak July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Sword fighting plus cape plus Francophilia plus hometown pride equals yes, please.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of equals
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