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in a line

ADJECTIVE

straight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consecutive nonstop short smooth solid straightforward successive true

STRONG

beeline direct even horizontal invariable level perpendicular plumb right running square upright vertical

WEAK

collinear continuous erect in a row in line inflexible like an arrow lineal linear near precipitous rectilineal rectilinear sheer through unbent unbroken uncurled undeviating undistorted uninterrupted unrelieved unswerving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken incontinuous intermittent

STRONG

level uneven varying

WEAK

curved twisted

Example Sentences

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He has pledged his startup shares as collateral in a line of credit with JPMorgan, which he uses to invest into other companies, the Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, the latest in a line of high-profile Trump administration women to be sacked in recent weeks.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

For Turner, Croft is the latest in a line of leading-lady roles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Poiting with a green laser which extends into the night sky, Dafydd Wyn Morgan, owner of astrotourism company Serydda, shows us three stars in a line, telling us he loves Orion's Belt.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

A woman in a suit with shoulder pads like a linebacker’s, a young man in a line cook’s apron, and a man in a fedora and long trench coat were racing toward him.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

in a line

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