Synonyms

lineup

American

[lahyn-uhp] / ˈlaɪnˌʌp /

noun

a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.
the persons or things themselves.
(in police investigations) a group of persons, including suspects in a crime, lined up to allow inspection and possible identification by the victim or victims of that crime.
Sports. the list of the participating players in a game together with their positions.

to announce the starting lineup of a game.
an organization of people, companies, etc., for some common purpose.

a lineup of support for the new tax bill.
an overall schedule of programs, events, activities, etc..

the fall lineup of TV programs.
a list of products or services offered by a manufacturer or organization.

Does the company's lineup of new cars this year include a convertible?

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

lineups

plural

Etymology

Origin of lineup

1885–90, noun use of verb phrase line up

Example Sentences

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The vehicle may also play an important role in Tesla’s lineup someday as its only car driven by humans, as the company leans further into autonomous driving, AI and robotics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

As the long-running sketch comedy series embarks on a new season, here’s a look at the lineup of guest hosts, new players, sketches you can expect and the lingering question of Lorne Michaels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Gap expanded its relaunched fragrance lineup with a limited-edition holiday scent called Bliss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Apple stock crosses the $5 trillion market-capitalization threshold after the company releases its new smart home lineup.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

We set off out of the hut, walking toward the lineup for work detail.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

He posted a 1.13 ERA over 48 innings there, dominating lineups filled with Division I players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

He also said the full concert lineups and U.S. tour stops will come in a later announcement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

So we played together, but in terms of a public, front-facing event, this is the first time he’s been on one of our lineups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Araujo’s only other tools are a microphone and a laptop, on which he’s installed an interactive software program he created that tracks the lineups of both teams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Since the day the Jews paraded into the ghetto, I had not seen Uncle Shepsel outside the room, except for lineups.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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