lineup
Americannoun
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lineups
plural
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a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.
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the persons or things themselves.
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(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.
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Sports. the list of the participating players in a game together with their positions.
to announce the starting lineup of a game.
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an organization of people, companies, etc., for some common purpose.
a lineup of support for the new tax bill.
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an overall schedule of programs, events, activities, etc..
the fall lineup of TV programs.
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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?
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Etymology
Origin of lineup
1885–90, noun use of verb phrase line up
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"While working to bring Nintendo Switch 2 to more consumers, we will also leverage the Nintendo Switch hardware installed base and rich software lineup to expand software sales and maintain engagement," the company said Thursday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
The Lakers lead the league in scoring and its starting lineup has the best rating of any five-player group, but the chemistry is still developing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Get Me Out of Here! lineup is revealed.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
But with their relentless lineup, ferocious bullpen and unyielding will, the Brewers steamrolled their way through October, ending with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Wednesday’s decisive Game 5.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The next day at lineup, I asked Officer Z, the one I knew from the Academy, who had been standing there, about that part of it.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
The streamer makes it easy to host a film festival at home, regularly curating new lineups with titles both obscure and populist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
With coaches still tinkering with lineups in the preseason, turnovers became a problem when the ballhandling options dwindled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
GM and Ford Motor, with their truck-heavy lineups, have lost market share this year to Toyota Motor, Honda Motor and Hyundai Motor, which have more hybrids and lower-cost offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Automakers are leaning on appearance tweaks and special features to freshen up their lineups, rolling out retro throwbacks, special-edition paint packages and niche trim levels to keep buyers interested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Luma subbed her players frequently, to keep them rested and to see which lineups worked best.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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