LINES UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

lines up

verb

present tense third-person singular of line up

as in groups

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Because humans can readily resolve patterns in motion — when points move in the same direction, the brain groups them into a unified whole — the moving dots appear as faint letters.

— Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of groups

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Drawing parallels, the article suggests modern leaders can adopt Shackleton's strategies, enhanced by AI tools like ChatGPT.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The vice president’s first book is Hillbilly Elegy, a title that closely parallels Appalachian Elegy, a poetry collection by the radical Black feminist author bell hooks.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of parallels

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In the book, Rhaenyra also orders that Nettles be imprisoned, but Daemon, who is suspected of being Nettles’s lover, lets her escape.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Suddenly powering down after an officer orders you to hand over the device could raise questions about your intent.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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The announcement aligns with a broader industry trend as institutions increasingly view prediction markets as financial tools.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Town attorney Gabrielle Whelan said the arrangement was included in the coalition’s proposal and aligns with the grant agreement.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of aligns

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Their diet consists primarily of insects and other soil-dwelling creatures, including earthworms and grubs.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
Victims may later discover that the material consists largely of basic or outdated information available online for free.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of consists

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Air Force market research released before the current program indicated the service wanted a successor that matches or exceeds the protection offered by the EEU-2A/P while integrating more effectively with modern helmets and flight equipment.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

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