Definitions

mainline

[meyn-lahyn, -lahyn] / ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn, -ˈlaɪn /

ADJECTIVE

principal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dominant key leading main major outstanding paramount predominant preeminent primary prime prominent

STRONG

arch capital cardinal champion chief essential first head maximum premier sovereign star superior

WEAK

controlling crowning foremost greatest highest incomparable matchless peerless prevailing second to none stellar strongest supereminent supreme transcendent unapproachable unequaled unparalleled unrivaled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous inessential inferior insignificant last lesser minor nonessential ordinary secondary subordinate trivial unimportant unknown

STRONG

auxiliary least lower poor

WEAK

extra

VERB

inject

Synonyms

STRONGEST

vaccinate

STRONG

inoculate jab shoot

WEAK

give a shot

Antonyms

WEAK

take out

Example Sentences

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Mainline and regional trains are still running, but are not always the most reliable alternative.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Mainline Protestant denominations, such as the Episcopal Church, often welcome LGBTQ+ Christians looking for a place to worship and of acceptance.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

Its Mainline network includes the Canadian Mainline system of pipelines running from Edmonton to the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba, plus U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Mainline, which carries on to Clearbrook, Minn., and Superior, Wis., and delivers crude to markets in Minnesota, northern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and southern Ontario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

An early morning train from Glasgow to London has derailed, seemingly after hitting a landslip, leading to major disruption set to last for "a number of days" on the West Coast Mainline.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

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