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
Example Sentences
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New York’s entire starting lineup is between 29 and 31 years old.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
GM has benefited from its lineup of trucks and its resistance to boosting discounts, according to analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Next it jumped over a lineup of parked Tesla vehicles, throwing in another roll.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
After leading the Bruins to their first win at Autzen Stadium since 2004, Dieffenbach earned the right to replace Iamaleava in the starting lineup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
After the lineup, Grandma herded them up a set of stairs, Ernie, Genie, Ma and Dad, all in one room with two big ol’ beds.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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
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
That’s the share of vehicle lineups that automakers are expected to redesign on average across the 2026-28 model years, well below the 20-year average of 14%, according to veteran automotive analyst John Murphy.
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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