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in line for

ADJECTIVE
eligible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable likely qualified suitable
WEAK
appropriate becoming capable of desirable discretionary elective employable equal to fitted in the running licensed preferable privileged proper satisfactory seemly suited trained up to usable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unacceptable
WEAK
improper inappropriate ineligible unfit unsuitable unsuited unworthy

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A guy from the Recreation and Parks Department showed up and said the park was in line for a possible upgrade that could cost as much as $300,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Among those is Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, and is rumored to be in line for a promotion to one of the department’s top jobs.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

BBC Sport take a closer look at who could be in line for the award before asking its reporters who they would pick.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Air travelers standing in line for hours to get through security might wish a pox on all politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

When I wait in line for the bathroom, I ask the cute guy in front of me who the funny-looking man on his shirt is, and he just mumbles something and walks away.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez