as in direct
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
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Recent Examples of linear
Climate change doesn’t chart a linear path where each day is warmer than the last.
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 9 July 2025
According to the business improvement and standards company, overcoming these trust barriers is essential to disrupting the ingrained inertia of linear consumption: buy new, use briefly, discard easily.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Both of those linear rollups could emerge as landing pads for A+E, in addition to other possible buyers.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Rethink The Funnel: Trust The Educated Buyer Traditional sales funnels are linear.
—Leonard Cercone, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 9 July 2025
According to the business improvement and standards company, overcoming these trust barriers is essential to disrupting the ingrained inertia of linear consumption: buy new, use briefly, discard easily.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Both of those linear rollups could emerge as landing pads for A+E, in addition to other possible buyers.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Rethink The Funnel: Trust The Educated Buyer Traditional sales funnels are linear.
—Leonard Cercone, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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Avoid sun exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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His mother, Denice Mohn, cried in court at the end of the direct questioning from his attorney, the AP reported.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Schoolcraft is the ninth straight high-schooler selected by the Padres with their first pick in a draft.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Lionel Messi scored two goals Saturday night for the fifth straight league game set set an MLS record in a 2-1 home win over Nashville.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Trent Sherfield Starting point: This group looks from here like a pretty straightforward set.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Textor’s relationship with Palace has been far from straightforward over his four-year involvement.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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