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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In 2026, the railway is used by regular passenger services, commuters, steam engines and even mainline trains travelling between London and Glasgow when a diversion is required.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The service has been installed on regional jets and United says it will be on 50% of its mainline fleet by the end of the year and 100% next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Last year, he moved to North Carolina for a job with Christian Brothers Automotive, making $23 an hour and working more than 50 hours a week as a mainline technician, primarily servicing BMWs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It is the main station for all services on the west coast mainline to England and also operates services throughout central Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, evangelical Protestants are pulling closer to their mainline counterparts in class and education.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

mainline

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